Mechanical Engineer II

$77,789 - $105,244/Yr

AAON - Memphis, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Memphis, TN

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The position is for an experienced mechanical engineer specializing in HVAC equipment. The role involves creating new designs for HVAC equipment features and determining specifications for each component. The engineer will collaborate with sustaining designers and engineers to ensure seamless integration of product designs with other systems. The position also includes providing design guidance and oversight to mechanical designers to enable optimized designs. Travel for this position is expected to be between 10% and 15%. The job is full-time and located in Memphis, TN.

Responsibilities

• Develops new or modifies current equipment selections
• Creates new designs to support customer specials and develops the specifications for each new component
• Coordinates with engineering and others to deviate/approve part shortages
• Supports DFMEAs, PFMEAs, CFD, FEA, and Seismic evaluations and testing
• Stays up to date with local and national design codes and regulations to ensure that designs meet safety standards including but not limited to UL, CE, NEC, IBC, and NFPA
• Collaborates with designers and engineers to ensure that the product designs integrate seamlessly with other systems
• Provides design guidance and oversight to assigned mechanical designers for specific projects enabling them to release optimized designs
• Tests and troubleshoots designs products to ensure they are functioning properly and are safe for use
• Works with engineering and operations to implement engineering change notices (ECN)
• Provides support to production team to facilitate seamless product and feature releases
• Collaborates with the Product Design Engineering team to develop designs
• Creates cost estimates for the special request including cost of material and labor
• Produces software change requests for selection tool and tests the results
• Reviews product specifications for designs and makes design recommendations
• Develops bill of materials and translation documents related to new or changed designs
• Prepares product documentation, operating instructions, and reviews related technical literature
• Reviews Mechanical CAD modeling and simulations
• Maintains and builds professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, or participating in professional societies
• Travels, when necessary in support of business needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology and 2 years' industry experience, or an Associate's degree and 5 years' industry experience
• Demonstrates strong Mechanical Engineering and design skills
• Ability to lead projects, including conceptual designs, make design recommendations, and mentor junior Design Engineers
• Creativity and innovation to implement new ideas and technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills
• Understands safety standards including but not limited to UL, CE, NEC, IBC, and NFPA
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment