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Job Title: Mechanical Modeler
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Summary of Position: Prepare 3D models, drawings, and other engineering information for electric motors, and associated manufacturing tooling. This job will require communication with a broad range of people/groups including: engineers, manufacturing operators, manufacturing managers, and BLMW management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Other duties may be assigned.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using 2D and 3D modeling software.
- Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
- Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
- Utilize software tools for mechanical design of electric motors and components
Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities initially.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Change agent:
- Highly interested in seeking knowledge and new ideas. Reads trade journals and discusses opportunity for improvement with engineering and manufacturing
- Uses enthusiasm to support change in motor designs and engineering processes
- Work to identify and constructively work with others weather they support changes or resist them
Motivation:
- Self motivated and self starting
- Use persistence and focus to overcome individual and team obstacles in the way of meeting objectives
- Set challenging goals for self
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience Bachelor of Arts degree in design or drafting and some experience in mechanical design using 3D modeling software. SolidWorks is preferred.
Language Skills Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Oral & written expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas by speaking and/or writing so others will understand.
Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet software, Word Processing software, and 3D Modeling software, e.g. Solidworks, ProE, Inventor, etc.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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