Job Details
Job Location
FBD Partnership LP SA - San Antonio, TX
Description
Summary :
Designs and tests electro-mechanical components and systems for new and innovative machines, components, prototypes and devices in accordance with internal and external requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Responsible for technical design (component specification, selection, modeling and CAD design), development (prototyping and testing), and certification (agency and regulatory requirements) of systems and components under guidance and direction.
- Initiate and implement new product designs and / or design improvements including the development and execution of reliability test plans.
- Perform / coordinate product testing and validation.
- Communicate with customers and vendors on requirements and materials needed for project completion.
- Provide technical support to product engineering, sales, and manufacturing departments.
- Coordinate and manage the integration of new designs into the product commercialization process.
- Interact with cross functional teams to accomplish assigned tasks, within schedule and budget, with supervision.
- Facilitate and participate in project reviews and meetings.
- Perform other duties as needed and assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications-Education / Experience :
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related degree.0-2 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer designing, developing and specifying electro-mechanical parts and equipment.Must be mechanically inclined with experience and proficiency with hand and power tools.Must have technical curriculum or knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow, materials science, and / or electro-mechanics.Must have experience in one of the following areas : precision mechanics, electromechanical systems, pneumatics, hydronics, and / or design with sheet metal and plastics (injection and thermoforming).Must be familiar with parametric solid modeling software such as SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, Pro-E, or Unigraphics.Experience in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamic analysis of vapor compression refrigeration cycles preferred.Proficient in the use of industry best practices for engineering design (FMEA, DFMA, etc), preferred.Must possess excellent math skills including basic math skills and statistical analysis.Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).Must possess a valid state driver's license.Must be fluent in English and have excellent writing and communications skills.Must be able to pass a background check, drug test and a reference check .Physical Demands :
Required to sit, type, have eye / hand / foot coordination, occasionally stand, walk, reach, grasp, lift, push, pull and carry.This position primarily works in a combined office / lab environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position may be required to work in manufacturing areas as needed.Ability to lift and / or move up to 20 pounds.Clarity of vision including the ability to appropriately differentiate colors.Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.The employee may travel in support of a project or business initiatives, typically less than 10%.FBD is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.