Mechanical Engineer II: Design, Validate & Launch Solutions

Wabtec; Hamel (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II in Minnesota to design and analyze new or existing products, ensuring quality, manufacturability and agency compliance. You will validate designs, coordinate pilot builds, and document results to inform product improvements.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers, you will perform calculations, create drawings, and maintain project records to meet timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2 years of experience working in engineering.
• Understanding of engineering concepts and experience designing mechanical systems.
• Ability to apply basic engineering principles and statistics to solve problems.
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of agency and certification standards such as UL, Energy Star, ASTM.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including sheet metal fabrication and injection molding.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Must be self-motivated and a great team worker.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, plan, conceptualize, and create innovative designs for new products or updates to existing products with a focus on quality, cost, manufacturability, product performance and agency compliance.
• Perform testing and validation of new designs or updates to existing products. Clearly document results and recommendations for product & process improvement.
• Coordinate pilot builds for testing and customer field trials throughout the validation process.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design work.
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering and cross functional teams to execute project deliverables, and work with suppliers and contractors.
• Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process.
• Under minimal supervision, ensure adherence to the New Product Development process, project timelines are met, projects stay within budget and on target for product performance and cost.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

2 years engineering experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II in Minnesota to design and analyze new or existing products, ensuring quality, manufacturability and agency compliance. You will validate designs, coordinate pilot builds, and document results to inform product improvements.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers, you will perform calculations, create drawings, and maintain project records to meet timelines and budgets.