Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

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JOB SUMMARY:

• Design and implement mechanical and hydraulic systems for electrical generation facilities.
• Review and approve all design work associated with assigned projects, including design reports, schematics, and assembly drawings.
• Mentor personnel on your area of expertise.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years' experience with hydraulic power units, hydraulic control manifolds and hydraulic cylinders
• Strong conceptualization ability along with strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues to decision-makers and project teams.
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally
• Able to perform all essential functions of the job

DESIRABLE:

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor.
• Familiarity with digital/hydraulic governors systems used in hydroelectric power plants.
• Familiar with ASME, IEEE, IEC, NEC, and CSA standards applicable to the design of equipment for Power Generating Stations.
• Hydroelectric governor functionality and theory knowledge

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Commissioning of hydraulic systems
• Create and implement O&M / FAT / SAT standards
• Design and implement hydraulic systems for electrical generation facilities.
• Design cut-ins for governor retrofits hydraulic and mechanical
• Design hydraulic drawings and hydraulic schematic diagrams
• Design, develop, test, and start up projects as requested
• Develop customer training documents
• Develop descriptions of system operation
• Ensure system engineering is complete prior to handing off work for detailed engineering and design
• Interpret technical project specifications and mechanical drawings as required by sales and engineering project management
• Minimize rework and warranty on all projects
• Perform demolition and installation engineering
• Perform design reviews
• Perform FAT, installation supervision, SAT, customer training and system commissioning as requested
• Perform hydraulic and mechanical calculations for system sizing and component selection
• Perform Mechanical Design
• Perform onsite inspections and project "kick-off" meetings as assigned
• Perform peer reviews
• Prepare O&M manual, factory acceptance test (FAT), installation, site acceptance test (SAT) and customer training documents
• Provide direction to L&S Electric for services group
• Provide governor hydraulic and mechanical conceptual system engineering
• Provide installation and mechanical conceptual system engineering
• Provide static and dynamic calculations
• Support Engineering division as requested
• Utilize electrical and hydraulic test equipment
• Utilize L&S Electric ISO system to ensure quality products and services
• Work effectively with all other project team members such as control, electrical, HMI and mechanical disciplines
• Work with designers to develop drawings
• Work with mechanical designers to develop mechanical and hydraulic drawings
• Design machines, brackets, supports and piping for a variety of new and existing equipment

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to confidently correspond with customers via oral and written means
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Able to wear personal protective equipment: hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.
• Be a self-starter, effectively perform duties without guidance
• Display a positive can-do attitude
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Fluent in English language
• High level organizational skills with ability to set priorities, manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure
• Possess strong electrical and mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Proficient use of personal computer, operating knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
• Shall sign L&S Electric confidentiality agreement
• Shall work as required to complete work while simultaneously executing multiple projects
• Strong communication skills, ability to correspond confidently with customers and project team
• Valid driver's license, able to be insured
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one
• Willingness to learn new skills and approaches to dealing with problems

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Aerial work may sometimes be necessary
• Core working hours start at 8AM unless prior approval given. Eight (8) working hours per day are required. Overtime requires prior approval
• Environmental conditions vary from facility to facility (i.e. heat, noise)
• Occasional lifting of heavy objects
• Uneven or slippery walking surfaces
• Work from assigned L&S office unless prior approval given
• Work is performed at the customer job site, as well as at L&S Electric facilities.