Mechanical 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: Bettendorf - Bettendorf, IA, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Req ID: 24539 

Shift: First shift; Full-time

Lincoln Electric is a global manufacturer of the highest quality welding, cutting and joining solutions ranging from simple to complex. With over 120 years of service excellence, we are committed to employing talent that will support our strategy to foster innovation and a first class experience for our customers. Lincoln Electric, where the actual is limited and the possible is immense.

Position Summary: Conceptual and detailed engineering of custom industrial automation equipment including robotic work cells, work piece tooling, and positioning equipment using 3-D CAD software (i.e., ProE / Creo and SolidWorks). Complete mechanical engineering items needed to design, build, ship and service products. A Mechanical Designer typically works on one (1) complex design at a time and has the capability to perform all mechanical engineering tasks on a project from beginning to completion.

Responsibilities:

• Fast-paced work environment (typical project duration is 4-8 weeks);
• Mechanical aptitude for engineering custom / prototype mechanisms;
• Ability to complete basic engineering calculations (static, dynamic systems);
• Interaction and involvement with related personnel during fabrication and demonstration of equipment;
• Frequent interaction with customer during development projects;
• Provide mechanical layouts and details to production;
• Take initiative to meet challenging project timelines and budgets (hours and materials);
• Ability to act as Engineering Lead, Designer and Detailer for small-scale projects;
• Ensure that product, as designed, is in conformance with quote and customer purchase order;
• Assist in compiling documentation;
• Provide technical assistance to Estimating, Sales, Production and Service, as required;
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively in team environment, which may involve Machine (builders), Project Management, Engineering Teams, Management and support functions; and
• Other job-related duties as assigned. 

Experience / Skills:

• Preferred candidates will have one (1) to two (2) years of relevant design experience in industrial automation and/or a degree in mechanical engineering or similar field. Industry experience is preferred.
• Proven design experience with Industrial Automation is preferred; minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred.
• Computer proficiency including MS Office (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel) and project management software experience.

Nonessential Skills and Experience:

• Safety (OSHA, SDS), ANSI (RIA) standards. 

Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S):

• Understand the Company’s EH&S Policy and how it relates to this job;
• Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as company rules and policies that pertain to this job;
• Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EH&S procedures;
• Immediately notify the supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly or if there are any questions regarding EH&S procedures; and
• Attend required EH&S training.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:  

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, an employee is typically required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk, see and hear; employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; balance; stoop; squat; bend; climb stairs; and lift up to 20 lbs. Repetition with activity; computer work. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.