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Oshkosh Corporation Principal or Sr Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/AC/Refrigeration in Ogden, Utah
About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company
Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.
The Principal or Sr Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/AirCon/Refrigeration performs high and detailed level: engineering analysis, design or re-design, validation and troubleshooting of complex components for industrial airport and military equipment. Provide integration and execution support for machines, equipment and component design. Provide technical mentorship in high level analysis and design of new and modified components and subsystems in accordance with engineering standards, military standards and project scope.
YOUR IMPACT:
Responsible for definition, initiation and completion of a project or part of a project of moderate complexity on time.
May be responsible for overall project schedule and budget.
May be responsible for managing multiple priorities and/or programs.
Performs more complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
Responsible for preparation and delivery of plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.
Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally, including fabricators and installers.
May have exposure to the external customers and/or industry organizations.
Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers working on common projects.
Research, create, and update standard engineering methodology and procedures - best practices, etc.
Participate in the budgeting process to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data as required, potentially estimating program costs and/or equipment build costs.
Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues.
Communicate project objectives to team members.
Enforce the proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards. Ensure that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures.
Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records.
Perform engineering analysis to support the selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements. Skills to properly document findings with spelled out impact or options to address.
Provide complex technical assistance for production support, test technicians and field service teams.
Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication.
Provide mentorship to team members to ensure the appropriate engineering analysis is performed and documented.
Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and five (5) or more years of related experience. This minimum amount of experience can be flexed up or down for the right candidate.
A passion for finding fact-based engineering solutions and an eye for emerging technical variations
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong mechanical knowledge of automotive, heavy-vehicle equipment, industrial refrigeration systems or military programs and related systems
Experience with a high-level CAD system. Siemens NX preferred
FMEA, FEA and CFD expertise a big plus
Familiarity with control systems integration (PLC, HMIs, remote I/O, Modbus, BACnet, etc.) a big plusPiping design expertise with pre-bend piping
Heat transfer and airflow design criteria understanding
Sheet metal fabrication, weldments and frame design layout development a big plus.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.
External Contacts: Limited external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.
Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations: Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
Decision-Making: Regularly makes significant decisions and final results, typically affecting the entire department. Available guides or precedents are limited. Has authority over the allocation of resources.
Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Work requires the ability to plan and perform work in light of new or constantly changing problems, work from broad instruction, and deal with complex factors not easily evaluated. Decisions require considerable judgment, initiative and ingenuity in areas there is little precedent.
Supervisory/Managerial: General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as “lead worker”.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.
Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.
Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.
Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .
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