About this role
<p><span style="font-size:14.0px">Location: <strong>Michigan City-North</strong> <br>Employment Status: <strong>Salary Full-Time</strong> <br>Function: <strong>Engineering</strong> <br>Pay Grade and Range: <strong>USXX - Grade USXX Salaried 59</strong> (Min:$78,000 - Mid: $137,616)<br>Bonus Plan: <strong>AIP</strong> <br>Target Bonus: <strong>10.0</strong><br>Hiring Manager: <strong>Colin Schroeder</strong><br>Recruiter: <strong>Allison Schock</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><u><strong>Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria: </strong></u><br>1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least <strong>1 year</strong> of service <br>2. Is <strong>NOT </strong>on an active <strong>Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Company Overview</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Vanair®, a Lincoln Electric company, has been an industry leader since 1972, working to bring our customers the very best in Mobile Power Solutions®. 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 oxyfuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. We are recognized as the Welding Expert™, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">If you like being challenged, want to be a part of something special, and desire being part of an exciting team that is always striving to be at the forefront of our industry, then we're looking for you - a driven and motivated new team member.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are currently seeking to hire a Mechanical Engineer at our location in Michigan City, Indiana.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Summary</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As a member of the Engineering staff, the Mechanical Design Engineer will design, test and develop, and maintain products, options, and accessories following company and industry standards.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Primary Duties and Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Design and specify product component parts, subassemblies, and complete assemblies (New Product Development).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist R&D personnel with set-up and laboratory testing to validate product performance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Analyze and interpret test data and make product revisions as necessary to comply with performance and safety requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Read, create, and maintain engineering documents such as exploded part assemblies, basic wiring and electrical schematics, and fabrication/machined detail drawings.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Use the ECN (Engineering Change Notice) process to effectively and efficiently manage change aimed toward product improvement.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Formulate product design specifications and update as required.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support assembly line by analyzing and solving problems or obstacles that occur during production.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Help train production line and service departments for new builds and product improvements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Productively function in a fast-paced Engineering department that works intimately with manufacturing plant, sales personnel, and Service/Training team.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Occasionally travel to assist with new applications, diagnostics, or trade shows.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist with maintaining applications/equipment and how they integrate with evolving model year truck manufacturer changes.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Other duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Qualifications and Skills</H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Job-relevant college degree preferred, but will consider relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in design, troubleshooting, and analysis of pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic controls and systems.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with rotary screw compressors.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good aptitude with hydraulic and mechanical driven equipment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with automotive power train - work trucks, large equipment, and PTO proficiency is a plus.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">20 / 30 CAD drawing environment experience (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to juggle priorities effectively.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must have a positive attitude and function well with group-oriented tasks.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with a document control system such as a Vault is a plus.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Great Work Environment</H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Pleasant, clean, well-lighted environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Family-oriented</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">First-of-the-month Friday company-supplied lunches</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Company Parties including Christmas Party, Santa for the Kids, Summer Family Picnic, and more</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Local charity events</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <hr> <p><b>Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b> We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.</p>