Mechanical Engineer III

Description

Design the industrial tools and machinery our customers rely on for pipe and tube machining and welding.

With limited supervision, the Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for mechanical design and drafting of industrial tools and machinery for pipe and tube machining and welding applications. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with a drive for learning and professional growth. This is a full-time position within the engineering department and is based at Tri Tool's headquarters in Rancho Cordova, California.

• Collaboration. Collaborate and strategize with colleagues in engineering, production/manufacturing, product management, service, and repair departments to solve problems and develop innovative world-class products.
• Support products through their full lifecycle, from quoting and design to manuals and customer support.
• Drawings and documentation. Complete manufacturing and assembly mechanical drawings, tolerance analysis/stack-ups, and other documentation per ASME Y14.5M standards using Solid Works CAD software.
• Design and drafting. Design and drafting of mechanical tools, fixtures, and machine components and subassemblies.
• Project scope. Assigned projects involve the following key areas: bill of materials structure, materials selection, strength of materials, static thermodynamic conditions and environments, metal plating and coatings, assembly and joining hardware, various manufacturing processes, and specification of required tolerances with manufacturing cost in mind.
• Electromechanical systems. Electromechanical system design and specification (AC and DC motors, servo motors, solenoids, actuators).
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Pneumatic and hydraulic system design and specification with cylinders, actuators, valves, regulators, hoses, and fittings.
• ERP records. Maintain accurate component information, revisions, and manufacturing bills of materials within Tri Tool’s ERP system (Net Suite).
• Project management. Manage medium and large sized projects with little direction and execute engineering tasks and projects to completion with a high level of independence.
• Proposals. Assist and/or lead proposal and business development deliverables, including equipment and risk analysis.
• Prototyping. Hands-on problem solving and assembly and testing of prototypes within an R&D shop environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Strong command of machine design fundamentals, including bearing types and selection, press fits and tolerances, gear selection, and torque calculations.
• Minimum seven (7) years of applicable professional experience in mechanical design, drafting, fabrication, assembly, and testing of mechanical tools or systems. Master’s level engineering degree completion and five (5) or more years of applicable professional experience may be considered.
• Ability to present specific examples of machine designs you have executed.
• Experience integrating pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical components (motors, actuators, valves) into tooling.
• Prior experience using Solid Works or other 3D CAD and drafting tools is required.
• Knowledgeable of GD&T tolerancing methods and their appropriate application.
• High level of attention to detail and completeness of work.
• A tenacious attitude and drive to deliver results within schedule.

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Hands-on shop experience, such as running mills or lathes, or sustained mechanical build work.” /li
• Machine and tool design for portable and/or in situ industrial tool industries
• CNC machine and mechanism design
• Design of custom industrial equipment and tools
• Design of consumable metal…