Mechanical Engineer II

Mecho is the leading commercial solar shading, and intelligent controls systems development manufacturer that has pioneered the industry and is committed to design and functional excellence.  Our sales force is recognized for pioneering innovative and classic window management solutions to the Architecture, Design, and Engineering Community and supporting our network of Mecho Dealers.

Our Department

The Engineering department is at the heart of the Mecho brand. We are looked upon as the industry leader and must continue to strive to earn that place. We deliver innovative new products for the market as well as customized solutions for today’s most challenging architectural designs.

Our impact goes well beyond the window and must integrate our solutions into the building as a system and must positively impact the occupants as well as the building owners.

Mission

The main purpose of this role is to create, develop, testing, document and support innovative product and process designs. This is successfully accomplished by working with the Senior Mechanical Engineer and Manager in defining and generating product requirements. This is a great opportunity to design, develop, test, install, and operate mechanical components and assemblies.

Objectives

• Must be capable of performing with minimum supervision. Self-starter.
• Responsible for creating, developing, testing, documenting and supporting innovative product and process designs.
• Works with Senior ME and Manager in defining and generating product requirements.
• Generate 3D models for parts and assemblies and produce engineering documents to include assembly drawings, installation drawings, service pages, and engineering test specifications
• Analyze field failures, resolving technical related issues involving product
• Analyze, calculate, estimate, and assist Estimating Department in costing of parts and assemblies.
• Independently perform classical engineering analysis (stress and tolerance) on designs
• Prepare layouts and drawings of parts and assemblies, bills of materials, and system specifications.
• Design, develop, test, install, and operate mechanical components and assemblies
• Assist technicians in recording test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data. Provide recommendations for changes in products or test methods. Compare test results to design specifications and test objectives
• Assist technicians in utilizing appropriate tools, instruments, testing equipment, and gauges for measurements, testing and studies
• Work under general supervision
• Work with technicians to set up and conduct tests of complete units and of parts as they would actually be used, as a way to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual base for this position is reasonably expected to be between $80,000 and $100,000.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance,  vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match of eligible contributions, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid vacation time, eleven paid holidays per year, and one paid volunteer day off per year.  

This posting is anticipated to remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.  

Education and Experience

• BSME Minimum
• 4+ years minimum industry experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional knowledge of 3D modeling software, be familiar with AutoCAD. Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Good communication skills

Preferred

• Curtain wall/industrial/electronics/packaging/structural &/or motorized systems design
• Previous experience with test setups, procedures, and apparatus.
• Experience with PLC's, electrical wiring.
• Ability to supervise technician and engineering resources