Mechanical Engineer

Company: Rite-Hite Products Corporation
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Company Description: Rite-Hite is a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial door and loading dock equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to help improve safety, security, and productivity for our customers. Our continued focus on innovation and product development has created a need for an Mechanical Design Engineer at our corporate office in Milwaukee, WI Job Description: This position will lead the design team based on direction of Engineering Project Manager or Project Engineer in the design, analysis, development, evaluation and prototyping of major sub-assemblies of new and existing products. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Perform independent design work including hydraulics, electrical, structural, and mechanical systems design. Perform analytical modeling. Analyze components or systems for design life and performance. Layout concepts. Create CAD drawings for concepts, prototyping and testing. Write and debug plc programs. (E.E. Only) Design, write, and debug software running on embedded controls (E.E. Only) Write and interpret electrical circuit schematics and structure computer programs. (E.E. Only) Design solid state electronics and hardware (EE Only) Develop software/firmware utilizing C, C++, C#, visual basic (EE only) Prepare and distribute work for Associate Engineers, Designers and CAD Drafters, and approve results. Write test procedures, set up, perform and monitor tests. Collect, reduce, analyze, present test data and draw appropriate conclusions based on the data. Assist with the organization and maintenance of engineering document files. Suggest or select materials, components and/or tolerances as appropriate to ensure product performance. Interface with internal contacts such as engineering team members, manufacturing and purchasing. Interface with external contacts such as suppliers for component selection options, and customers. Write purchase specifications. Attend field trips to install/troubleshoot prototype and/or service engineering field models (possible overnight travel). Support all phases of engineering to ensure projects run smoothly and target dates are met. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Assist in achieving division goals through contributions in developing new products and product improvements Required Experience: This position requires a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of two years related experience and/or training. This position requires strong communication skills, product liability awareness, and excellent decision making abilities. Must have a working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs, and be proficient with CAD. Proficient in the design of solid state electronics and hardware. Combined with a working knowledge of software/firmware development and PLC programming is desirable (electrical only). An entrepreneurial or product development background is desirable. We Offer: Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package. Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees. See job description
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