Mechanical Engineer

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location: Bettendorf 
Req ID: 29131 

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Position Summary

Conceptual and detailed engineering of custom industrial automation equipment including robotic work cells, work piece tooling, and positioning equipment using 3-D CAD software (i.e., ProE / Creo and SolidWorks). Complete mechanical engineering items needed to design, build, ship and service products. A Mechanical Designer typically works on one (1) complex design at a time and has the capability to perform all mechanical engineering tasks on a project from beginning to completion.

Responsibilities

• Fast-paced work environment (typical project duration is 4-8 weeks);
• Mechanical aptitude for engineering custom / prototype mechanisms;
• Ability to complete basic engineering calculations (static, dynamic systems);
• Interaction and involvement with related personnel during fabrication and demonstration of equipment;
• Frequent interaction with customer during development projects;
• Provide mechanical layouts and details to production;
• Take initiative to meet challenging project timelines and budgets (hours and materials);
• Ability to act as Engineering Lead, Designer and Detailer for small-scale projects;
• Ensure that product, as designed, is in conformance with quote and customer purchase order;
• Assist in compiling documentation;
• Provide technical assistance to Estimating, Sales, Production and Service, as required;
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively in team environment, which may involve Machine (builders), Project Management, Engineering Teams, Management and support functions; and
• Other job-related duties as assigned. 

Experience / Skills

• Preferred candidates will have one (1) to two (2) years of relevant design experience in industrial automation and/or a degree in mechanical engineering or similar field. Industry experience is preferred.
• Proven design experience with Industrial Automation is preferred; minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred.
• Computer proficiency including MS Office (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel) and project management software experience.

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.