Mechanical Engineer IV

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineer IV will be responsible for coordinating high level structural and machinery design projects with other Engineers, designers, project managers, or other professionals. This includes supervising and participating in many Mechanical Engineering duties such as analysis, layout, design, and review of construction for a wide range of projects. These projects involve any type of ropeway transportation systems, e.g. Ski lifts, gondolas, tramways, APMs, observation wheels, etc. This position plays a key role in coordinating and designing the drive train, tension system, line equipment, and specialty tools that are used in LPOA’s products. This is a full time, exempt position hiring at $92,000 - $99,000 annually based on relevant experience & certifications. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus based on company and personal performance of established goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (to include, but not limited to)

• Coordinate, perform, and review design/analysis of various complex mechanical machinery systems. 
• Assign tasks to and review the work of other engineers, designers, or technicians.
• Provide support to construction teams and respond to requests for information, review shop drawings and adjust designs to as-built/field conditions 
• High level of integrity and work ethic

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Assess potential risks, materials, and costs for each project scope
• Perform inspections and generate inspection reports.
• Perform field work, such as startup and commissioning of new projects.

Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering 
• Professional Engineering License (or ability to obtain license immediately)
• 4+ Years of Mechanical Engineering experience
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineering License
• Ability to complete and communicate complex engineering calculations and designs
• Ability to communicate and manage others effectively and efficiently 
• 3+ years of experience utilizing CAD software
• Experience designing dynamic systems, including fatigue life calculations.
• Travel 10%
• English Proficiency
• Authorized to work in the USA

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with the following:
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Software
• CAD: Kubotek KeyCreator, Siemens NX
• Ability to travel (domestic and international). 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Leitner-Poma of America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.