Job title:  Product Engineer Screen Rebuilds

Purpose Statement

Reporting to the Regional Product Director, you will provide technical support to the sales team on behalf of the organization. In addition, you will reverse engineer equipment, create new concepts, models and drawings, analyse technical issues and provide solutions.

The successful candidate will be expected to learn everything about screens, screen baskets, rotors, and parts from both Andritz and competitor equipment. Our expectation is to develop and grow the screen repair business in North America. Grow the business from both the Andritz-installed base and from competitors’ units. Our customers require innovative solutions and clever retrofits for screen baskets, rotors and unit machines and we need to provide deliverables that meet their needs.

Job responsibilities and tasks

• Create drawings with using AutoCAD Inventor which can be used to purchase and build assemblies for the screening equipment
• Create complete BOM for screening equipment
• Perform any necessary calculations to support the design
• Take measurements in the workshop and field for reverse engineering to ensure the design will fit within the current restraints of the project
• Perform all the necessary steps to create the required design information to build the equipment being supplied

(From preliminary sketches to producing the final as-built drawings etc.)

• Support manufacturing/fabricators with engineering/details/inspections, manage project schedules and tasks
• Supports in-house sales for product identification, calculations, scope of supply and technical specifications
• Estimates of costs for manufacturing of screens upgrades, spares and retrofits
• Review customer orders for accuracy and completeness prior to order creation and release for manufacture
• Work with vendors to fulfill order requirements, manage internal and external ressources
• Manage spare parts inventory to ensure we have what’s needed when it’s needed

Education, professional experience and qualification preferred/required

• Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering
• 3-5 years previous experience in an engineering role
• Experience with 2D / 3D CAD systems, preferably AutoCAD Inventor
• Solid writing and communications skills (verbal and in writing)
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
• Experience with an ERP system, preferably SAP is a plus
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and represent Company interests at all times
• Work independently or as a team member in a fast-paced environment
• Complete all required documentation, accurately
• Strong analytical skills, detail oriented, organized, accurate
• Capable of managing and completing multiple tasks independently with very limited outside input
• Ability to learn and retain many details and apply that knowledge going forward  
• Ability to consistently maintain a high level of productivity and urgency with a positive attitude in a high volume, fast-paced, moderately stressful environment

Physical and Mental Qualifications

Position performed in an office and/or workshop environment. Environment: Exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, dirt, fumes, welding machines, heavy duty magnets and manual/remote controlled devices using radio signals.  Physical conditions for position:  Sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, ascend/descend stairs, lifting up to 25 lbs.  Must have visual acuity, excellent mobility, good hearing, manual dexterity, good balance, ability to endure long hours, and wear required personal protective equipment.  All tasks performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Travel percentage (include country or region name)

N/A

We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer. Legal status to work in the US is required.