Mechanical Engineer

McElroy is looking for a Mechanical Engineer with extensive knowledge of mechanical systems and applications to work on all product stages from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning.

The successful engineer will be collaborative in work style with the ability to both lead and follow. They will also have an appreciation for balancing design between all engineering disciplines. The goal is to design and fabricate mechanical components of innovation and excellence.

• Perform a full life‑cycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement)
• Design mechanical systems and specify components for mobile mechanical systems
• Create mechanical schematics as required to document mechanical systems
• Conduct experiments methodically, analyze data and interpret results
• Test and evaluate theoretical designs
• Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems
• Evaluate final product’s overall performance, reliability and safety
• Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions
• Estimate budget and scope of project
• Solicit methods of use from field operators
• Develop good working relationships with vendors to optimize component cost and effectiveness
• Prepare product reports and documentation
• Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical design.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in design of mobile equipment or complex mechanical systems.
• Operational knowledge of machines, mechanisms, hydraulic, and control systems preferred.
• Ability to read blue prints, drawings, and sketches.
• Collaborating with all stakeholders of a project: from assembly technicians to engineers to purchasing agents.

Must be able to routinely work between office and shop environment. Balance of work day may require bending, squatting, and climbing, while working on large scale products. Some domestic travel required. Mobility required between multi building complex covering several acres.

Jobs which involve one or more tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others are considered safety‑sensitive. This position is safety‑sensitive because, in addition to the essential functions, it also involves performing one or more of the following essential tasks or duties:

• The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous material
• The operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicle, equipment, machinery or power tools
• Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage
• The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including, but not limited to, electric, gas, and water utilities, power generation or distribution.
• The extraction, compression, processing, manufacturing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible materials, elements, chemicals or any other highly regulated component.