Mechanical Engineering Technician jobs in Fort Collins, CO

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of industry history
• A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
• ENR Top 500 Firm at #197

We have an Associate Mechanical Engineer position available in our Loveland, CO location. This position is responsible for mechanical engineering project requirements involving hydraulic power units, hydraulic/electric/pneumatic valve actuation, and hydraulic protection system design; design for manufacturing; 2D CAD drafting and 3D modeling of mechanical/hydraulic assemblies and systems; analysis and technical specification of system components and sub-assemblies; system assembly and fabrication; shop/factory testing; site installation and check-out support; commissioning; and field service of mechanical systems on industrial turbomachinery.

Major Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement mechanical components for turbomachinery control systems to meet customer, machine, integrated system, and safety requirements
• Design complex hydraulic manifolds, valve actuators, piping/tubing systems, etc. with an emphasis on system functionality, material selection, and design for manufacturing. Develop 3D system models and component 2D machined part prints for machining operations
• Design custom bracketry and fixtures to integrate custom control components into existing machinery and systems
• Specify system components and develop bills of material for purchased parts. Develop detailed CAD drawings of design elements and functionality for shop assembly and customer use/documentation
• Assemble and test mechanical system components. Develop and execute test plans, including customer witness tests
• Assist with initial start-up, debug integrated systems, and develop system documentation (manuals and technical documents)
• Develop and lead training classes for customer personnel (machinery operators, engineers, technical support, etc.)
• Work on turbomachinery control system integration projects for clients in industries such as Commercial Power Generation (Fossil-Fuel, Nuclear & Hydro), Industrial Cogeneration, Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream & Downstream), Chemical Processing, etc.
• Project management skills and the ability to self-manage even complex projects; Excellent time management and multitasking; Flexibility in work environments and schedules; Strong written and oral communication skills, essential to building and maintaining good work and customer relationships
• The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to work independently and self-start. May act as lead on some projects and guide craftspeople and technicians, etc. (both internal and customer)
• General administration such as paperwork, copying, printing, scanning, faxing, and using a computer

Minimum Requirements

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering is preferred. An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent with equivalent experience may be substituted.

Experience

3 - 10 years of experience in or exposure to the areas below is preferred:

• Basic functional (or higher) understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, piping/tubing principles and practices, fluid flow and piping pressure drop effects, etc.
• Basic (or higher) understanding of machining principles/practices and material properties as they relate to both machineability and applications
• Basic knowledge in the safe and proper use of hand, power tools, and fabrication equipment to build, assemble, and test industrial machinery and systems
• Understanding of auxiliary equipment in an electrical generating or plant environment: turbomachinery, pumps, power transfer linkages (statics/dynamics), etc. preferred, though not required
• Experience with AutoCAD / Inventor (or similar 3D) design software preferred, though not required
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 30% (including internationally) to customer sites

Physical Demands of Position

Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing (stairs, portable ladders, fixed ladders), pushing, pulling, and ability to mount and dismount equipment.

Working Environment

Standard office environment, shop environment, on-site office environment, and diverse industrial environments. Frequent PC usage, copy machines, phones. Knowledge and use of typical hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

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