Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical Systems & Automation)

LAKOS; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FIS Water is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop automated packaged process systems, blending mechanical and electrical design with industrial controls. You’ll work on complete systems including pumps, separators, piping, instrumentation, PLC controls and operator interfaces.

The ideal candidate has multidisciplinary engineering experience, enjoys learning, and will participate from design through manufacturing testing and commissioning on projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 23 years of engineering experience with a strong electrical background.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for parts, assemblies and drawings.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of packaged water treatment and fluid handling systems including pumps, separators, piping, valves and instrumentation.
• Develop mechanical assemblies and BOMs using SolidWorks.
• Create and update P&IDs and system layouts and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate on sizing and selection of pumps, motors, actuators, valves and panels per system requirements.
• Support manufacturing by resolving design issues and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide on-site technical support and troubleshooting of systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical background

SolidWorks

Pumps & piping

Controls systems

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

FIS Water is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 23 years of engineering experience and a strong mechanical aptitude to support the design and development of automated packaged process systems This role combines mechanical and electrical design with industrial controls allowing engineers to work on complete systems that include pumps separators piping instrumentation PLC controls and operator interfaces The ideal candidate is eager to learn enjoys multidisciplinary engineering and wants to participate in projects from initial design through manufacturing testing and commissioning

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of packaged water treatment and fluid handling systems including pumps separators piping valves and instrumentation
• Develop mechanical assemblies fabrication drawings and bills of materials using SolidWorks
• Create and update P&IDs system layouts and engineering documentation
• Collaborate on the sizing and selection of pumps motors actuators valves & panels per system requirements
li>Collaborate on design and review of control panels to ensure proper system integration in relation to PLCs HMIs VFDs motor controls sensors and instrumentation
• Support manufacturing by resolving design issues and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting of filtration units motors actuators etc while customer is on site
• Ensure designs comply with company standards and applicable industry codes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 23 years of engineering experience with a strong electrical background in industrial equipment manufacturing automation or process systems
• Proficiency with SolidWorks parts assemblies and drawings
• Working knowledge of pumps piping systems valves and mechanical equipment
• Familiarity with PLC based control systems industrial instrumentation sensors and motor controls
• Ability to read mechanical drawings P&IDs and electrical schematics
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial process equipment water treatment systems filtration systems or pump packages
• Exposure to PLC programming platforms such as Allen Bradley Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal
• Familiarity with HMI software SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols
• Experience with VFDs instrumentation and process control
• Experience with industrial control panel standards and panel design practices is highly desirable
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards UL 508A NEC ISO etc