Project Engineer

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

 

 Location: Churubusco - Churubusco, IN, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Pay Range:  ($71,734.00 - $133,220.00)
Target Bonus: 8.0%
Req ID: 24316 

 

 

Basic Functions: Utilize engineering principles to design and develop innovative automated solutions to meet customer specifications utilizing a variety of tools including, 3D CAD, Solid Modelling, FEA

 

Principle Responsibilities:

• Develop clean sheet automation designs using Autodesk Inventor
• Develop electro-mechanical solutions from concept through build and installation
• Analyze and evaluate designs for robustness and cost effectiveness
• Communicate with customers, vendors and fellow employees to successfully complete projects
• Use engineering concepts and principles in conjunction with company and commercial standards to provide technical solutions for new and/or modified automated systems
• Read and interpret prints, technical drawings, schematics, etc.                    
• Establish test plans to validate new or modified designs, and prepare and evaluate technical reports upon completion of tests, resolve systems malfunctions
• Research and analyze customer design proposal, specifications, manuals and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
• Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods, develop, coordinate and monitor all aspect of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of design
• Host design reviews internal and external with customers, management, engineering, and shop employees
• Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• Design automation systems utilizing instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems
• Design products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software
• May be required to instruct and or supervise mechanical technicians during the project build cycle, project installation and/or service of equipment after shipment/delivery as required to resolve issues or efficiencies

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar Engineering degree
• 3+ years in designing custom automation, or commensurate experience
• Complete PC capabilities using MS office programs and others as required, and ability to develop computer programs or spreadsheets for specific analyses.
• Expertise in creating components, mechanisms, and systems utilizing 3D CAD Drafting and Solid Modeling, Autodesk Inventor preferred
• Ability to develop clean sheet conceptual layout of product design
• Analysis of product performance factors
• ISO 9001 experience helpful, but not required
• Project Management experience is a plus

 

Required Skills:

• Practiced knowledge of various manufacturing technologies
• Knowledge of  specifications and requirements
• Multi-tasking skills
• Effective communication skills for interaction with external and internal technical resources
• Ability to access new technologies that support or build competitive advantages

 

Required Skills:

• Practiced knowledge of various manufacturing technologies
• Knowledge of  specifications and requirements
• Multi-tasking skills
• Effective communication skills for interaction with external and internal technical resources
• Ability to access new technologies that support or build competitive advantages

 

Behavioral Traits:

• Strong analytical problem solver with ability to process complex information
• Highly self-motivated and driven
• Strat