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
• Strategic, dependable, and organized
• Active listener with ability to give attention to multiple information being processed
• Communicate both verbally and in writing
• Innovative and ability to think creatively to implement process improvement
• Strong time management skills
• Focus on completing projects on time and within budget
• Forward thinking attitude and the continual need to refine and polish work, by seeking to exceed customer and Company’s expectations
• Willingness to learn new skills

Working Conditions:

• Sitting and/or standing in climate controlled office space
• Fast-paced environment
• High tolerance for multi-tasking
• Willing to work additional, non-regular hours, in order to meet established deadlines

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.