Mechanical Designer Job at WATERTRONICS LLC in Hartland

Description:

1. Design skid-based equipment layouts, including pumps, motors, pressure vessels, manifolds, filters, piping, valves, electric controls, and system enclosures.
2. Model equipment in CAD from specifications/drawings/customer submittals. Prepare detailed, production-quality specifications and CAD drawings.
3. Promote design standards, design-for-mfg, and cost sensitive criteria throughout designs.
4. Specify standards of construction for major components such as structural skid bases and enclosures. Work with outside vendors, professional engineers, and professional service contractors as required.
5. Develop and maintain knowledge of various system layouts and configurations, while promoting product standardization through re-use of legacy design.
6. Monitor progress against schedule and keep self on track.
7. Communicate openly. Build relationships. Be recognized as an individual that can be trusted.
8. Adhere to Watertronics core values: positive attitude, adaptable, accountable, and self-motivated.

Requirements:

Minimum qualifications of experience/education/skills

1. Associate Degree, preferably in mechanical engineering technology.
2. Proficient with 3D CAD software; SolidWorks preferred. Experience with AutoCad 2D is a plus.
3. Experience designing custom engineered products, preferably relating to water pumping stations for golf, landscaping, and agriculture irrigation systems, or similar technologies.
4. Knowledgeable in fluid hydraulics; including water pumps, valves, flow meters, pressure gages, filters, etc.
5. Ability to create custom engineered product designs, including the sizing and selection of pump-motor combinations, piping, filtration, valves, and fasteners, to achieve required system performance.
6. Ability to translate technical specifications, from Applications Engineering, into CAD based layouts and full bills of material, to support in-house fabrication and assembly.
7. Familiarity with industrial control systems and wiring practices, including motor controls, VFD's, sensors, and data communications, is a plus.
8. Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects at the same time.
9. Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office preferred and must be proficient with Excel.
10. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills. Capable of leading project meetings, giving presentations to small groups and assist with customer communication.

Employee Acknowledgment

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The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.