Mechanical Engineer 2 (# 8178)

Mechanical Engineer 2 - (101694-1)       
Lafayette, IN
24 months

Job Description 
Summary: The main function of a mechanical engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical mechanical engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

Job Responsibilities:
- Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
- Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.

Skills:
- Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
- Team player and detail oriented.
- Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
- 2-4 years experience required.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group: 
As a member of the Spark Ignited Gas Engine Performance team within LPSD, the successful candidate will be working in a fast paced environment to develop a Client engine system for use in applications such as Electric Power, Gas Compression, Marine, Petroleum and other Spark Ignited applications.  The engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the engine system meets program requirements with respect to performance and controls, emissions and software. They will be required to use simulation, analysis, and engineering judgment to meet program deliverables. 
This involves working to develop performance requirements to meet program deliverables, and ensuring that performance and controls algorithms are capable of meeting those requirements. This includes combustion and system level simulation using GT-Power, engine performance development mapping in a performance cell and validation that final software is capable of meeting program deliverables from both a performance and emissions standpoint. Support of field follow engines is also required to ensure that the product is meeting the customers requirements in a field setting.
The individual must be able to work as part of a team, and coordinate with controls experts, aftertreatment specialists, design engineers, program managers, and many others in a fast paced development and validation environment. They must have a systems engineering focus, and be motivated to meet/exceed customer expectations. A strong understanding of spark ignited combustion and system interactions is desired. 

Reason/motivation for request:
- Backfill

Typical task breakdown:
- Engine performance requirements development
- Engine performance calibration, mapping, and validation
- Reporting at Design reviews, and project status reports to Leadership.
- Support of product validation in a test cell and/or field environment
- Engine System modeling
- Engine System analysis
- Project Planning

Interaction with team: 
- Daily interaction with the performance team, significant coordination and collaboration with many other Client teams (Platform, controls, validation)

Work environment: 
- The work environment is typically the office environment, but at times the engineer will need to support lab test (troubleshooting, calibration, etc.) as well as field engines. 

Education & Experience Required: 
Required Education: BS degree in an accredited engineering field or Engineering Technology curriculum and 1+ years of experience per below

Preferred Education:
BS degree in an accredited Mechanical/Electrical or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum

Required Experience:
Experience in performance development of IC engines.
And/or experience in the simulation/modeling/analysis of IC engine systems and/or sub-systems. GT power modeling experience is desired.

Technical Skills 
(Required)
- Strong understanding of engine fundamentals and spark ignited combustion.
- Methodical and data driven approach to problem solving. 

(Desired)  
- Simulation or engine modeling experience 

Soft Skills
(Required)
- Ability to work well with others and in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills

(Desired) 
-  Ability to work on several projects at a time. Need to meet program timelines and deliverables on time.

Travel Requirement - 0-25%; domestic, 
Export Control Requirements - Yes

Ravi Teja
615-219-6196
ravi.teja@harveynash.com