Description
As a Machine Development Engineer, the candidate will be responsible for assisting Lead Machine Development Engineers deliver various Research, and Programs/Projects. Candidate will provide logistical, technical, and hands-on machine expertise in support of active programs/projects. Candidate will begin in a supportive role, but will have opportunities and be expected to eventually lead projects/
activities depending on the level of initiative and success. Additional opportunities may exist to perform trips to dealer and customer sites within North America.
Specific duties will include:
Participating in project planning meetings, preparing project specifications in conjunction with Team and Client resources, coordinating the efforts of various support personnel, conducting various instrumented and non-instrumented tests on location, and analysing acquired data to varying degrees.
SKILLS:
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
- A Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required with a minimum of 3 years of work experience.
- Strong technical and problem solving skills and solid mechanical aptitude are required, along with a desire to be hands-on with machines.
- Candidate must have a strong work ethic and good initiative.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills are required, along with the ability to keep concurrent tasks on schedule.
- Candidate must interact effectively with co-workers.
- This position requires good communication and diplomacy skills, both written and oral, in order to effectively interact with and direct the activities of mechanics, operators, technicians, engineers, and customers/end-users.
- Candidate must be comfortable working on or around heavy machinery.
- Ideally, candidate should have a general working knowledge of data acquisition equipment, instruments, various internal/external analysis software and/or a strong willingness to learn.
- Teamwork/Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability
- Construction Equipment/Diesel Engine Experience
- Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic system troubleshooting skills
- Data analysis skills
- Print/Schematic reading ability