Mechanical Engineer

Infinitum; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Coverage

HSA contributions

FSA

401(k) options

Stock options

Open PTO

12 holidays

Relocation assistance

Lunch on Thursdays

Community give-back

Job summary

Infinitum seeks a full-time Mechanical Engineer to work on site in Austin, developing proprietary commercial and industrial fan systems. You will contribute to design, prototyping, testing, and documentation, aligning with manufacturing needs.

You will apply CAD tools, GD&T, and DFME methods to create robust products. The role requires 2+ years of related experience, a BS in Engineering, and familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, FEA/CFD analysis, and design for manufacturability.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent with 2+ years of related work experience; Master’s degree desired.
• Solid understanding of machined parts, sheet metal, castings, and injection molded components.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (CSWP preferred) with ability to produce manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and applying it to drawings.
• Understanding design for manufacturability and processes, especially sheet metal fabrication.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize based on internal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop products following general guidelines using CAD tools.
• Perform calculations and analyses using closed-form methods, FEA, CFD, and develop calculation tools.
• Support other departments by answering technical questions within guidelines.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and documentation for manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning.
• Create and improve design guidelines from experience and learning.
• Develop new products by designing prototypes, planning tests, and preparing documentation.
• Contribute to feasibility and cost analyses.
• Lead initiatives on productivity, standardization, cost reduction, and cycle time improvement.
• Provide disposition on non-conformances and assist with corrective actions.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD

FEA

CFD

GD&T

DFM

Python/VBA

Multi-tasking

Rotating equipment knowledge

Education

B.S. in Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

PDM

Job description

Infinitum is looking for a full-time Mechanical Engineer to work on site in our fan engineering team. In this role you will be a key contributor in developing proprietary commercial and industrial fan systems for Infinitum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct product design and development following general design guidelines and tools including CAD programs.
• Conduct calculations and analysis using closed-form methods, computer applications, and FEA and other simulation tools. Develop calculation tools for specific problems.
• Support other departments and customers by addressing technical questions under general design guidelines.
• Review drawings, schematics, bills of material, and other documentation necessary to manufacture, test, install, and commission products.
• Create and enhance specific design guidelines by leveraging past experience and technical learning.
• Develop new products by providing input on specifications, designing and building prototypes, devising validation tests, and preparing supporting documentation.
• Provide input to project feasibility and cost analysis.
• Participate in product improvement, productivity improvement, standardization, cost reduction, and cycle time reduction initiatives. Lead some of these initiatives.
• Provide disposition to non-conformances and participate in corrective actions providing technical input based on established design guidelines.

Qualifications and Skills

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Engineering or Physical Science with 2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree desired.
• Basic design knowledge of machined components, sheet metal parts, castings, and injection molded components.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (CSWP preferred), including sheet metal design and generating manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and how to apply it to manufacturing drawings.
• In-depth understanding of design for manufacturability and manufacturing processes particularly regarding sheet metal fabrication.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks independently based on internal guidelines and should be comfortable wearing multiple hats within the organization.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience using FEA software conducting stress and/or thermal analysis.
• Experience using CFD software conducting fluid/thermal analysis.
• Experience with PDM or other document management software.
• Experience with rotating equipment, motors/VFDs, and commercial/industrial fans.
• Familiarity with AMCA/ANSI/ISO/UL/ETL/NEC standards regarding commercial and industrial fans.
• Basic programming skills in any language such as VBA, Python, .NET, etc. and the ability to utilize those skills to solve complex engineering problems.
• Project management experience especially regarding new product development/introduction (NPD/NPI).

We have created a community at Infinitum, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is working together to achieve our goals.

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – includes employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) – Traditional and Roth
• Stock Options
• Open Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Potential Relocation Assistance
• Company Paid Lunch on Thursdays
• Community Give-back Opportunities

Infinitum embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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