Mechanical Engineer III

Design the industrial tools and machinery our customers rely on for pipe and tube machining and welding.

THE JOB

With limited supervision, the Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for mechanical design and drafting of industrial tools and machinery for pipe and tube machining and welding applications. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with a drive for learning and professional growth. This is a full-time position within the engineering department and is based at Tri Tool's headquarters in Rancho Cordova, California.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

• Collaboration. Collaborate and strategize with colleagues in engineering, production/manufacturing, product management, service, and repair departments to solve problems and develop innovative world-class products.

• Support products through their full lifecycle, from quoting and design to manuals and customer support.

• Drawings and documentation. Complete manufacturing and assembly mechanical drawings, tolerance analysis/stack-ups, and other documentation per ASME Y14.5M standards using SolidWorks CAD software.

• Design and drafting. Design and drafting of mechanical tools, fixtures, and machine components and subassemblies.

• Project scope. Assigned projects involve the following key areas: bill of materials structure, materials selection, strength of materials, static thermodynamic conditions and environments, metal plating and coatings, assembly and joining hardware, various manufacturing processes, and specification of required tolerances with manufacturing cost in mind.

• Electromechanical systems. Electromechanical system design and specification (AC and DC motors, servo motors, solenoids, actuators).

• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Pneumatic and hydraulic system design and specification with cylinders, actuators, valves, regulators, hoses, and fittings.

• ERP records. Maintain accurate component information, revisions, and manufacturing bills of materials within Tri Tool’s ERP system (NetSuite).

• Project management. Manage medium and large sized projects with little direction and execute engineering tasks and projects to completion with a high level of independence.

• Proposals. Assist and/or lead proposal and business development deliverables, including equipment and risk analysis.

• Prototyping. Hands-on problem solving and assembly and testing of prototypes within an R&D shop environment.

• Other duties as assigned.