Mechanical Engineer - Vanair at Lincoln Electric

Location: Michigan City 
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time 
Function: Engineering 
Pay Grade and Range: USXX - Grade USXX Salaried 57 (Min $74,603 - Mid $106,576$74,603.39 - $138,549.16)
Bonus Plan: 8% AIP  
Target Bonus: 8.0
Hiring Manager: Kai Justice
Recruiter: Allison Schock

Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria: 
1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service 
2. Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

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Overview

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.

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.

We are currently seeking to hire a Mechanical Engineer at our location in Michigan City, Indiana.

Job Summary

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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and specify product component parts, subassemblies, and complete assemblies (New Product Development).
• Assist R&D personnel with set-up and laboratory testing to validate product performance.
• Analyze and interpret test data and make product revisions as necessary to comply with performance and safety requirements.
• Read, create, and maintain engineering documents such as exploded part assemblies, basic wiring and electrical schematics, and fabrication/machined detail drawings.
• Use the ECN (Engineering Change Notice) process to effectively and efficiently manage change aimed toward product improvement.
• Formulate product design specifications and update as required.
• Support assembly line by analyzing and solving problems or obstacles that occur during production.
• Help train production line and service departments for new builds and product improvements.
• Productively function in a fast-paced Engineering department that works intimately with manufacturing plant, sales personnel, and Service/Training team.
• Occasionally travel to assist with new applications, diagnostics, or trade shows.
• Assist with maintaining applications/equipment and how they integrate with evolving model year truck manufacturer changes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Up to 50% travel to customer sites expected throughout North America

Job Qualifications and Skills

• Mechanical Engineering, Technologist or related degree preferred, but will consider relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 3 years experience in design, troubleshooting, and analysis of pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic controls and systems.
• Experience with rotary screw compressors.
• Good aptitude with hydraulic and mechanical driven equipment.
• Experience with automotive power train – work trucks, large equipment, and PTO proficiency is a plus.
• 2D / 3D CAD drawing environment experience (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred).
• Must be able to juggle priorities effectively.
• Must have a positive attitude and function well with group-oriented tasks.
• Experience with a document control system such as a Vault is a plus.

Great Work Environment

• Pleasant, clean, well-lighted environment
• Family-oriented
• First-of-the-month Friday company-supplied lunches
• Company Parties including Christmas Party, Santa for the Kids, Summer
• Family Picnic, and more
• Local charity events

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.