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Harvey Nash

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Harvey Nash, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Base Pay Range $30.00/hr - $32.00/hr

Job Description Summary: The main function of a research engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical research engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.

Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.

Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.

Plan and execute testing of mining and construction equipment and technology.

Validate that new products and updated products meet engineering requirements.

Make safety and health a priority during all work (and home) activities. Engage in Client's culture of safety and participate in efforts and activities to continuously improve the safety of operations.

With support from a senior test engineer, create project plans for test activity, write work instructions, manage, and participate in building and modification of mining machines, outline instrumentation requirements for testing, conduct testing, analyze test results, communicate findings, and write technical summary reports.

Apply technical skills to develop and validate any machine systems and subsystems including structural, mechanical, hydraulic, cooling, engine, powertrain, electrical, electronics, and software.

Use engineering systems to look up drawings, specifications, and solid models.

Apply knowledge of machines and machine systems to perform troubleshooting of malfunctioning components, systems, and machines.

Learn the fundamentals of mining equipment operations and maintenance.

Learn through on-the-job training to operate mining equipment.

Provide ideas for continuous improvement (CI) to the safety, quality, velocity, and cost of engineering and operations at the proving ground.

Aid supervisor in implementation of CI ideas.

Skills & Qualifications

Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.

Team player and detail oriented.

Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.

Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

0-2 years experience required.

Bachelor's degree in engineering required. (no 2 year degrees) Open to Master’s.

Use software like Excel, Tableau, DATK to analyze test data.

Use MS Office applications to create effective technical and communication documents.

Experience with SuperComm 2, Cadet, Client Electronic Technician, CANape and electrical system troubleshooting is highly desired.

Team player and detail oriented.

Ability to interact effectively with product group partners and senior engineers as well as TPG operations.

Work Environment

Fast paced, highly interactive.

Will have to withstand weather elements.

50/50 split between office and field.

Why Client? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”

Typical Task Breakdown

A typical day can vary depending upon machine and test schedules.

On average a candidate will spend 50% of their time in the office planning, analyzing, and reporting on test data.

The remainder of the time the incumbent will be working alongside mechanics and instrument technicians, conducting on machine testing, validation, and troubleshooting machine systems as needed.

Interaction with Team Work with other engineers, technologists, mechanics, instrumentation technicians, operators, and logisticians in a collaborative team environment to complete complex tasks safely, with the highest quality, while meeting project schedules and budgets.

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Contract

Job Function Manufacturing and Engineering

Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Benefits

401(k)

Vision insurance

Location Tucson, AZ

Master's degree would be overqualified

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