Position location: Auburn, IN
The Mechanical Engineering position will work closely with Sales, Engineering & Project Management teams to assist with calculations, concepts and designs for air pollution control systems and equipment. This position reports to the Manager of Engineering.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support Sales and Engineering/Project Management with thermal, mass air, heat transfer, furnace off gas thermal load, and thermal expansion calculations
- Support project management with design calculations for equipment static & dynamic loads
- Analyze system requirements for combustible dust applications ( NFPA 68 )
- Support project management with material handling and conveying systems
- Support project management with pneumatic system designs
- Assist Sales team with estimating mechanical equipment and system requirements
- Assist Sales team with proposal development which could include, among other tasks, periodic travel to potential client sites
- Review mechanical designs from the project teams and make appropriate recommendations for possible design improvements
- Conduct engineering studies for customers as it relates to air pollution control systems
- Effectively communicate in a team environment between Sales & Engineering/Project Management
- Write technical papers/reports for engineering studies to support design recommendations for air pollution control systems
- Represent the company in project meetings with the clients
- Assist with maintaining current forms for calculating equipment loads, thermal and other design calculators
Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication and other relationship-building skills is required
- Estimating experience will be considered a plus
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to manage several tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft products including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
- Ability to navigate AutoDesk applications including AutoCAD, Vault, Revit, Robot & Inventor 3D modeling
- Environmental dust hazard analysis ( DHA ) experience a plus
- B.S. in Mechancial Engineering with 5 years (minimum) construction and/or plant engineering experience – Professional Engineering license is a large benefit
- Knowledge in the following areas and standards a plus, ASME, AISC, AWS, NFPA
Requirements
- Available for travel to Schust branch offices and project sites essential
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
- Complete insurance coverage including health, vision and dental
- 401 (k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
