R&D Engineer III, Mechanical
Fortna
- Louisville, KY
- $97,800-146,700 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for testing prototypes and creating test plans & reports.
- Design parts and select components (ie. electric motors, gearboxes, chains, belts, sprockets, etc.) as required for the application based on calculated power requirements, calculated application loads and calculated stresses on parts/assemblies.
- Understand manufacturing operations and methods to incorporate best practices of ‘Design for Manufacturing’.
- Creation of drawing and documentation packages, as well as simulation or oversight of simulation.
- Machine configuration and detailing
- The ability to research and apply new designs and technologies.
- Familiarity with Inventor (or other 3D) software to design parts, weldments and bolt-together assemblies.
- The ability to calculate static and dynamic loads and stresses.
- The ability to calculate motion profiles and timing charts.
- The ability to calculate and select power transmission components.
- The ability to create drawings for fabrication and assembly
- Knowledge of AC motors & DC servo motors Knowledge of pneumatic, vacuum and hydraulic components.
- The ability to communicate and collaborate with others and other departments.
- The ability to use basic computer programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
- The ability to work within a time sensitive environment.
- The ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 8-10 years’ experience; machine or prototype design preferred
- Machine controls experience is a plus.
- Experienced using Inventor (or other) 3D modeling software.
- Hands-on prototyping skills are preferred.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Proficiency in FEA and other analysis techniques
- Ability to walk, kneel, crouch and balance frequently.
- Ability to climb, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, etc., using feet, legs and/or hands and arms frequently.
- Ability to lift, push or pull up to 75lbs occasionally.
- Ability to sit/stand frequently for long and/or intermittent periods of time.
- Time spent between general office environment (with normal sitting, standing and minimal, nominal lifting) and active construction site visits.
- Time spent on active job sites includes subject to noise, being in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical power and control systems, and high places.
- Personal Protective Equipment required at active job sites.