Job Type
Full-time
Description
Design the industrial tools and machinery our customers rely on for pipe and tube machining and welding.
THE JOB
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.
WHAT YOU'LL OWN
• 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 SolidWorks 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 (NetSuite).
• 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.
Requirements
• 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 SolidWorks 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.
NICE TO HAVE
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Hands-on shop experience, such as running mills or lathes, or sustained mechanical build work."
• 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 cutting tools, such as endmills, indexable inserts and holders, turning tools, etc.
• Part design for Additive Manufacturing
• Manufacturing process development for Additive Manufacturing
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds without assistance; Lifting/Moving anything over 50 pounds must be assisted. Must be able to wear safety equipment as required for personal protection. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; stoop; squat; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to safely use hand tools, power tools, and engineering products. Must be able to use office equipment such as computers, multi-line phones, scanners, copiers, and paper cutters.
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
Salary Description
$91,000-$115,000
