Electro-Mechanical Engineer // Job Description
Primary Purpose
Under the guidance of the VP of Engineering, this role is responsible for the conception and design of
assigned product development projects. Creating product designs that fulfill customer and CE strategic
goals, along with integrating the needs of customers, internal marketing, sales, and manufacturing
departments. This role has the expectation of reliability, being thorough, and assuming responsibility for
projects and assignments within this hands-on position.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Research new and existing product designs, leading efforts to achieve company strategic goals for
innovation and profitability.
• Coordinate implementation of assigned projects with stakeholders in other departments.
• Prepare cost estimates for assigned projects and be accountable for driving to meet targets.
• Reviews Engineering drawings and specifications, makes recommendations for changes to
Engineering documentation through Product Data Management (PDM) System
• Create formal engineering documents including schematics and test reports.
• Works with purchasing and vendors for compliance to regulatory and in-house standards
• Assists with written procedures and process documentation
• Responsible for drawing and BOM accuracy, ensuring the ERP software system data is accurate,
and ensuring procurement efforts are utilizing the most current revision drawings for
manufacturing.
• May perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
Electro-Mechanical Engineer // Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, physical demands and/or ability
required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
- Associate’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering or related hands-on field experience.
- 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment is preferred
- Good mechanical/technical skills associated with a manufacturing environment
- 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks, SolidWorks Electrical)
- Proficient computer skills to utilize various databases, spreadsheets, word processing and time management programs
- Ability to work within a Product Data Management (PDM) System
- Must be able to work within a team environment and work independently when necessary
- Ability to use logic to solve problems with effective solutions
- Ability to communicate effectively with managers and peers, both written and verbally
- Preferred: A highly developed electro-mechanical design aptitude, with direct experience working with motors, electrical circuits, hydraulics, and sheet metal.
- Preferred: Working knowledge of technical terminology in the aerial work platform and/or hydraulic lift industry
- Preferred: Experience with various design and testing standards. (CSA, ANSI, ISO, CE, etc.)
- Preferred: Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC).
Electro-Mechanical Engineer // Additional Information
Working Conditions
• This position usually works regular business hours but may be required to work evenings and
weekends to meet deadlines
• Works in an office and factories, may have to travel between sites locally. Job site and remote field
work will be required as needed.
• May have to work around heavy machinery, noisy and/or dirty conditions
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, kneel, reach, lift, sit, in hot, cold, dusty,
elevated, noisy areas where foot and automated equipment movement, airborne, dust/fumes, and
ultraviolet light are present