Design Engineer I

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, develop, test, and modify prototypes and fan models according to customer order requirements with guidance from others.


• Assist in the development of models and detail drawings of fans.


• Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications.


• Collaborate with others to help develop test plans.


• Design electrical control panels and generate electrical diagrams with full Build of Material (BOM).


• Make recommendations for the selection of fans, coils, heaters and other AMU components.


• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using computer aided design tools (CAD).


• Capture design intent with spreadsheets, drawing markups, and computer aided design (CAD) tools as needed.


• Assist in troubleshooting engineering design and test problems.


• Research new technology to be used in the development of new products.


• May perform service work and provide customer design support as required.


• Act, live, and behave by TCF Core Values.


• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in mechanical engineering or equivalent is required.


• Proficiency with MS Office applications including, Word, Excel, and Project.


• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction with a high level of accuracy.


• A basic understanding of design tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year of relevant design or test engineering experience, preferably in the air moving industry.


• Knowledge of the design and manufacturing of sheet metal parts is highly preferred.


• Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) certification preferred.


• Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and modal analysis a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Standard office environment and manufacturing environment.


• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.


• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach.


• Ability to work sitting at a computer.


• Ability to work with personnel on shop floor.