Mechanical Design Engineer III (Memphis, TN or Redmond, OR)

Job Details

Job Location
AAON Memphis - Memphis, TN

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$89458.00 - $121031.00 Salary

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Engineering

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for the development of new and modified diagrams and the creation of new designs for prototypes and new Data Center HVAC equipment products, determining the specifications for each component. Collaborates with electrical and mechanical designers and engineers to ensure that product designs integrate seamlessly with other systems. Provides design guidance and oversight to mechanical designers, enabling them to release optimized designs.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops new or modifies current equipment diagrams and creates new designs for prototypes and determines the specifications for each component.
• Collaborates with electrical and mechanical designers and engineers to ensure that the product designs integrate seamlessly with other systems.
• Provides design guidance and oversight to assigned mechanical designers for specific projects enabling them to release optimized designs.
• Establishes procedures for testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Tests and troubleshoots designs products to ensure they are functioning properly and are safe for use.
• Works with engineering and operations to implement engineering change notices (ECN).
• Provides support to production team during prototypes and initial production to facilitate seamless product and feature releases.
• Coordinates with engineering and others to deviate/approve part shortages and to build test fixtures and prototypes.
• Creates cost estimates for the design features including cost of material, labor, and equipment.
• Reviews product specifications for designs and makes design recommendations.
• Develops bill of materials and translation documents related to new or changed designs.
• Prepares product documentation, operating instructions, and reviews related technical literature.
• Supports DFMEAs, PFMEAs, CFD, FEA, and Seismic evaluations and testing.
• Stays up to date with local and national design codes and regulations to ensure that designs meet safety standards including but not limited to UL, CE, NEC, IBC, and NFPA
• Maintains and builds professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, or participating in professional societies.
• Travels, when necessary, for field issues or product development at other AAON plants.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology and 8 years' industry experience, or an Associate's degree and 12 years' industry experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates strong Mechanical Engineering and design skills with Data Center product experience preferred
• Ability to lead projects, including conceptual designs, make design recommendations, and mentor junior Design Engineers.
• Creativity and innovation to implement new ideas and technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.
• Understands safety standards including but not limited to UL, CE, NEC, IBC, and NFPA.
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Work Environment:

• Frequent exposure to manufacturing facilities with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office setting.
• Ability to work in conditions below 32 degrees or above 90 degrees on occasion.
• Occasional travel as required.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.