Mechanical Engineer

Position – Mechanical Engineer

Lafayette, IN, USA – Location

Must have Skills/Attributes
Mechanical Engineer, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis

Client – Caterpillar

Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aero Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Required Skills for the Mechanical Engineer:
- 5-7 years of experience
- Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
- Team player and detail oriented.
- Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).
- Hands-on experience (engines, cars, farm equipment)
- Project management
- Good verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills:
- Experience with NPI
- Experience with GD&T

Mechanical Engineer Overview:
The main function of a Mechanical Engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical Mechanical Engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities:
- Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
- Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.

Typical task breakdown:
- Support proactive warranty review and root cause analysis
- Support Gas NPI programs to bring new product to market