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Mechanical Engineer
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A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$101,144 / year median in Pennsylvania
+2% projected growth
Job Description
please email resumes to todd@zsgtalent.com Monitors and tracks line equipment availability and operating efficiency issues and creates analysis to identify key equipment problems/ failures Utilizes appropriate failure analysis techniques to determine root causes of equipment failures and initiates necessary corrective action to eliminate/reduce failures Manage technical aspects of assigned equipment projects Seek methods or procedures that safely improve maintenance practices which improve equipment performance and reduce costs Assists in the planning of equipment outages, downturn repairs, and the establishment of maintenance shops; sets priorities to ensure timely, efficient repair/replacement of equipment Work with Operations and Technical personnel to ensure that drawings are updated in keeping with equipment modifications; provides counsel for equipment redesign and secure information necessary for the performance of the position Investigate incidents and equipment failure and communicate results and corrective actions Cooperates with equipment suppliers and outside engineering to specify design requirements for new / modified equipment to improve operating performance and/or equipment reliability Coordinates the establishment of requirements, standards, and procedures for the equipment inspection; collaborates with departmental inspectors and with the non-destructive testing/predictive technologies group for the proper, timely inspection testing of equipment #IND1