Mechanical Design Engineer Level TBD

Ready to help design innovative rigging solutions used in performing arts venues around the world ETC is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Professional Services - Rigging team. Whether youre a recent engineering graduate or an experienced professional we welcome applicants at all career this role youll contribute to the design testing and implementation of rigging systems and structural supports working alongside a collaborative team of engineers to deliver safe reliable and industry-leading solutions.

Youll have the opportunity to work from either our Middleton Wisconsin or Victor New York office while gaining hands-on experience with product design AutoCAD and SolidWorks field surveys testing and continuous product improvement. If you enjoy solving technical challenges and seeing your designs come to life wed love to hear from you.

Please contact Kennedy Kitelinger at or 608.824.5318 if you have questions about the position or application process

Representative Responsibilities:
Performs assigned project tasks under direct supervision of more senior-level engineers
Participates in the development effort under the direction of management and more senior team members
Makes design modifications or improvements to development projects with supervision
Maintains project reference documentation
Develops test and verification procedures
May be involved in continuing engineering maintenance and manufacturing floor support of existing products
Provides task completion time estimates
Attends identified training classes
Participates as a team member works effectively in a team environment
Becomes familiar with tools and applications utilized by department
Learns department and corporate policies procedures and plans

Position Specific Duties:
Perform calculations for design of rigging systems and structural supports with supervision of senior engineers
Determine loading specify components and equipment and integrate into a system meeting the overall design requirements and safety standards with supervision
Produce detailed part assembly and submittal drawings in Auto-CAD and/or Solidworks
Work in Word and Excel to create support documents for manufacturing authorization hoist requirement calculations weight estimations shaft sizing and other data sheets embedded in CAD files
Perform testing functions on products as required
Coordinate with venders and subcontractors as needed
Make and implement suggestions for product and process improvement
Flexibly work in other roles such as design drafting manufacturing installation etc. on an as needed basis to meet deadlines/customer expectations
Complete site surveys at customer facilities
Some travel required
Performs other duties as assigned
Completes special projects and assignments in a positive and timely manner

Minimum Requirements:
Technical Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
0-3 years of job-related experience
Communication Skills
Demonstrates basic written/verbal skills
Has good grasp of grammar and sentence structure for technical writing
Listens/gives constructive feedback
Good group interaction skills
Ability to follow directions and project plans
Creativity/Problem Solving
Demonstrates ability to solve problems of limited scope and perform root cause analysis
Analyzes data using standard straightforward methods
Grasps technical concepts and asks for clarification and direction when needed
Technical Expertise
Ability to implement designs for well-defined blocks
Understands and applies accepted engineering principles and practices
Assists with design or modification of a product service or process
Reasonable knowledge of various low volume assembly methods
Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Solidworks a plus
Ability to maintain individual task list and log time in approved timekeeping program
Ability to work at heights
Valid drivers license required

Required Experience:

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