Mechanical Engineer

WEG Electric Corp; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in the electric machinery field seeks a Mechanical Engineer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This full-time position involves leading product design efforts, managing project plans, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 2-3+ years of relevant experience, especially in motors or generators. Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD is required, and excellent communication skills are essential. Compensation ranges from $70k to $80k, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years experience in design or development of large motors and/or generators.
• Proficient in mechanical design analysis methods and software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains Design Standards for mechanical design analysis.
• Manages project plans for product development.
• Provides technical support to other departments and customers.

Skills

Mechanical structural analysis

Thermal analysis

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

ANSYS

CFX

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for high‑level execution of product design that specifies “what” is required (materials, tolerances, limits, etc.) on the product line documentation, that includes motors, generators and magnetic drives. Supports customer orders from the proposal phase through the design, development, manufacturing, testing, and field service/aftermarket phases. The Mechanical Engineer works in a team environment to ensure collaboration and sharing of best mechanical engineering practices within the WEG Company.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Develops and maintains Design Standards to govern conventional and computerized mechanical design analysis methods, and facilitates the design process reducing design lead times.
• Actively manages project plans for product development consistent with the overall company strategic plan driving them to completion.
• Provides input to management for financial planning, capital planning, and product development.
• May supervise work activities of engineers, drafters, and other support personnel assigned to the project. Orient, motivate, define design objectives and delegate work.
• Reviews customer’s specification and offer technical advice. Visit customer sites to determine how to best apply machine design technology and improve machine performance.
• Directs standardized models that substantially reduce design cost and time for products and systems.
• Provides technical and engineering support to other departments.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• BS Mechanical Engineering degree required; machine design emphasis preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3+ years’ experience in the design or development of large motors and/or generators, or equal level of product complexity.
• Proficient with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong design background involving mechanical structural analysis, thermal analysis using both conventional and computerized (ANSYS and CFX) mechanical design analysis methods.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, evaluate, and solve complex issues of technical content with guidance and technical support.
• Communicate and interact effectively across all levels of the organization and customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Self-starting, results-oriented, flexible, and team player.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to lead and interact with teams to obtain consensus, and as an individual contributor.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage completion of assignments through appropriate personnel.
• Ability to adhere to a work schedule that may require travel, including domestic and international travel.

Physical Requirements

Physical ability to travel freely within manufacturing and office facilities. This requires climbing stairs and moving over, around, and about shop machinery. Have the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds unassisted.

$70k to $80k Will compensate with experience. Position is full-time.

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