Mechanical Engineer

• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles. Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.

• Research and analyse customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.

• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software.

• Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs.

• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.

• Conduct research that tests and analyses the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.

• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.

• Develop, coordinate, and monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.

• Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents.

• Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition.

Full time