Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Decatur, TX (NOW HIRING)

Summary:

Researches, develops, designs, sustains and tests mechanical/electromechancial products and systems, related to commercial HVAC equipment.  Also directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical/electromechanical products and systems by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design/Development and Product Management:
• Research and analyze data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Mechanical design of heat transfer systems including: chilled water systems, air/water cooled refrigerant systems, and fluid pumping systems, all in accordance with engineering design standards and customer specifications.
• Provide engineering material including: bills of materials, piping drawings, sheet metal drawings, assembly drawings, installation drawings, and refrigeration drawings.
• Perform simple structural, load, and heat transfer analysis and calculations. 
• Review products to confirm they are manufactured in accordance to NEC, UL, listing reports, and other applicable standards.
• Technical Support:
• Support marketing material development for sales literature and custom applications.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to mitigate system malfunctions.
• Provide operation, maintenance, and repair materials for product support.
• Provide documentation and support to ensure operational testing conforms to functional specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist test facilities with design of control apparatus, equipment, and methods.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to collaborate, critically think, and communicate clearly/concisely both verbally and electronically.
• Design for manufacturing; understanding of common materials and design methods.
• Understanding psychrometrics as is pertains to HVAC systems.
• Component selection such as valves, fans, pumps, motors, etc.
• Understanding thermodynamics within HVAC systems. 
• 3D Design - SolidWorks preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience performing mechanical engineering support on-site of a component/product manufacturer.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• N/A

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and understand english instructions.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to provide solutions to complex engineering calculations/equations

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk.  Individuals must be capable of providing manufacturing/test support through "hands on" approaches.  This involves working in and around the products and systems at the factory or installed at the customer site.  Occasional lifting may be required not to exceed   50   pounds without additional support.  Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative

of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an office environment, as well as a manufacturing environment, when providing manufacturing support.  This work environment may be at higher noise levels and lower air quality.  Individuals may also be required to provide field support for equipment whereby the outside environment may be encountered as well as environments commonly encountered in air-conditioning equipment installations.