JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for mechanical engineering project requirements involving system design, structural calculations, acceleration forces, load calculations, material stress design, system installation, check-out support, and start-up assistance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters
Designs, develops, and implements fully integrated mechanical assembly systems to meet process requirements. As well as complying with any local or government agency design/implementation codes
Knowledge of analyzing system design for Hazard analysis development and mitigation
Understanding of Class 1 parts in order to minimize their need and optimize redundancy minimizing single points of failure
Develops documents of system configuration and design. Documents include: Theory/Description of operation, Detailed mechanical system design description, system implementation/acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance/job plans
Will assist with the initial start-up and debugging of integrated systems and the development of system documentation
Individual will be working on system integration projects for clients in industries such as entertainment and manufacturing
Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers, technicians, and contractors
Will act as Project Manager on smaller projects ranging from $50k to $250k. This includes but is not limited to: Develops and executes implementation plans for the project
Assigns work to meet overall project deadlines
Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of Client responsibilities
Develops schedules for Client and customer requirements
Evaluates progress on project(s) and details changes
Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements
Responsible for the development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope
MUST HAVE:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
An in-depth understanding of mechanical systems, components, stress analysis, acceleration forces, and knowledge of amusement ride safety standards (ASTM Standards).
Develops drawings of mechanical design, assemblies, and installation procedures on AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks software.
Ability to design and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.
Ability to perform system analysis/calculations including: Stress, fatigue, reliability, life expectancy, tolerance studies.
Knowledge of ride system design requirements for attractions involving guest accelerations, reach envelope, ingress/egress, weight, and emergency evacuation analysis and implementation upon control system failure in worst-case scenarios
