Mechanical Engineer II

Job Title:Engineer II, Mechanical

FLSA Status:Exempt

Department:Engineering (Hamel MN or Georgetown TX)

Reports to:Engineering Manager, Mechanical

Flex Work Eligible!This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 work days annually to work home! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Engineer II, Mechanical is responsible for developing and maintaining mechanical system designs under the direction of a senior engineer or manager. They lead the development of subsystems in larger design efforts or the complete mechanical system development in smaller projects. They provide technical direction to junior engineers, designers, and drafters. Provides engineering support to internal and external customers and performs other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Functional & Technical Skills

• Translate requirements into a system architecture and detailed design.
• Design and develop complex mechanical systems, equipment, and products for industrial machinery.
• Determine feasibility of modifying existing or designing new equipment considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
• Validate designs through analysis and testing.

Operational Excellence

• Coordinate own design efforts as well as other engineers and designers to meet production schedules and provide project task estimates and updates to project team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:BS in Mechanical Engineering

Experience:3+ years experience developing and maintaining mechanical system designs.

Licenses/Certifications:Obtain and maintain railroad safety training and credentials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of business software including MS Office suite.
• Collaborate with others to clarify requirements and develop solutions.
• Lead design reviews consisting of multi-disciplined and cross functional team members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:MS in Mechanical Engineering

Experience:3+ years experience in the following:

• Railroads, transportation, agricultural, or heavy construction equipment design.
• Power systems, engineer integration into power units and generator sets (up to 2000 Hp/1.3MW).
• Complex/large scale machine layout and kinematic design.
• Large scale structural design and analysis.
• Directing individual engineers or designers.

Licenses/Certifications:EIT

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge in Autodesk and ERP software

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
• Up to 5% travel, including international
• May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment

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Job Title:Engineer II, Mechanical

FLSA Status:Exempt

Department:Engineering (Hamel MN or Georgetown TX)

Reports to:Engineering Manager, Mechanical

Flex Work Eligible!This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 work days annually to work home! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Engineer II, Mechanical is responsible for developing and maintaining mechanical system designs under the direction of a senior engineer or manager. They lead the development of subsystems in larger design efforts or the complete mechanical system development in smaller projects. They provide technical direction to junior engineers, designers, and drafters. Provides engineering support to internal and external customers and performs other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Functional & Technical Skills

• Translate requirements into a system architecture and detailed design.
• Design and develop complex mechanical systems, equipment, and products for industrial machinery.
• Determine feasibility of modifying existing or designing new equipment considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
• Validate designs through analysis and testing.

Operational Excellence

• Coordinate own design efforts as well as other engineers and designers to meet production schedules and provide project task estimates and updates to project team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:BS in Mechanical Engineering

Experience:3+ years experience developing and maintaining mechanical system designs.

Licenses/Certifications:Obtain and maintain railroad safety training and credentials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of business software including MS Office suite.
• Collaborate with others to clarify requirements and develop solutions.
• Lead design reviews consisting of multi-disciplined and cross functional team members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:MS in Mechanical Engineering

Experience:3+ years experience in the following:

• Railroads, transportation, agricultural, or heavy construction equipment design.
• Power systems, engineer integration into power units and generator sets (up to 2000 Hp/1.3MW).
• Complex/large scale machine layout and kinematic design.
• Large scale structural design and analysis.
• Directing individual engineers or designers.

Licenses/Certifications:EIT

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge in Autodesk and ERP software

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
• Up to 5% travel, including international
• May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment

#LI-AB1

#LI-HYBRID

Job Title:Engineer II, Mechanical

FLSA Status:Exempt

Department:Engineering (Hamel MN or Georgetown TX)

Reports to:Engineering Manager, Mechanical

Flex Work Eligible!This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 work days annually to work home! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Engineer II, Mechanical is responsible for developing and maintaining mechanical system designs under the direction of a senior engineer or manager. They lead the development of subsystems in larger design efforts or the complete mechanical system development in smaller projects. They provide technical direction to junior engineers, designers, and drafters. Provides engineering support to internal and external customers and performs other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Functional & Technical Skills

• Translate requirements into a system architecture and detailed design.
• Design and develop complex mechanical systems, equipment, and products for industrial machinery.
• Determine feasibility of modifying existing or designing new equipment considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
• Validate designs through analysis and testing.

Operational Excellence

• Coordinate own design efforts as well as other engineers and designers to meet production schedules and provide project task estimates and updates to project team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:BS in Mechanical Engineering

Experience:3+ years experience developing and maintaining mechanical system designs.

Licenses/Certifications:Obtain and maintain railroad safety training and credentials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of business software including MS Office suite.
• Collaborate with others to clarify requirements and develop solutions.
• Lead design reviews consisting of multi-disciplined and cross functional team members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:MS in Mechanical Engineering

Experience:3+ years experience in the following:

• Railroads, transportation, agricultural, or heavy construction equipment design.
• Power systems, engineer integration into power units and generator sets (up to 2000 Hp/1.3MW).
• Complex/large scale machine layout and kinematic design.
• Large scale structural design and analysis.
• Directing individual engineers or designers.

Licenses/Certifications:EIT

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge in Autodesk and ERP software

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
• Up to 5% travel, including international
• May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment

#LI-AB1

#LI-HYBRID