Design Engineer

1 week ago


Birmingham, United States TASSCO Full time

As a Design Engineer at TASSCO, you will train with a Senior Design Engineer to support a growing business segment which focuses on engineered design solutions to optimize flow of raw materials in bulk material handling applications.

You will play a crucial role in serving our clients by helping solve their material handling and material processing challenges across a variety of industries, including mining, pulp and paper, concrete, cement, steel making, and manufacturing. This position is a dynamic blend of fieldwork, problem-solving, design, research, quality improvement, and collaboration with our sales and estimating teams. The Design Engineer will spend approximately 40-50% of their time working in the field, ensuring the successful installation and performance of wear-resistant steel components.

As required, The Design Engineer may be required to support TASSCO’s drafting and detailing department which interacts with manufacturing personnel, inside sales & estimating team, customers, and TASSCO’s outside sales team to prepare accurate manufacturing drawings for TASSCO products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Field Data Gathering: Travel to various customer sites to train with a Senior Design Engineer to learn how to measure equipment and components, understanding the existing conditions and challenges.
  • Digital Twin Creation: Utilize environmental laser scanners to create digital twins of equipment and components for accurate modeling and analysis.
  • Design and Modeling: Create sketches, AutoCAD drawings, and 3D models of equipment and components, ensuring precision and compatibility with existing systems. Prepareequipmentdesignpackagesforhandofftoproductiondesign and drafting team.
  • Compliance Assurance: Ensure that work is designed and built in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards to guarantee safety and quality.
  • Mechanical Power Calculations: Perform engineering power calculations for mechanical systems, optimizing performance and efficiency.
  • Technical Specification: Generate technical specifications for proposals, including the selection of mechanical components for new and updated designs.
  • Quality Improvement: Conduct forensic engineering and root cause analysis to identify and implement improvements in product quality and performance.
  • Sales Support: Train with Senior Design Engineer to collaborate with the sales team, participate in sales presentations to customers, and provide technical expertise to help secure new business.
  • On-Site Technical Support: Train with Senior Design Engineer to run field operations, offering technical support and troubleshooting on-site issues, ensuring successful installations and performance.
  • Reporting: Draft and submit detailed reports to superiors and key individuals within the organization to keep them informed of project progress and outcomes.
  • DESIGN ENGINEER REQUIRED SKILLS
  • The ideal candidate for the Design Engineer position should possess the following skills and qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, or related field preferred.
  • A minimum of 3 - 5 years prior experience in a similar engineering design role,
  • with expertise in material handling and processing.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills: Backed by solid technical knowledge and experience, the candidate should be adept at identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
  • Physical fitness: Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces, walk long inclined conveyors, climb ladders and stairs, as well as the capacity to lift and carry up to 50 lbs of tools.
  • Precision measuring tools: Proficiency in using tools such as a plumb bob, tape measure, levels, and precision measuring instruments such as inside/outside micrometers, pi tapes, dial indicators, etc.
  • Technical drawing skills: Capability to create legible and proportionate sketches & 3D models of structural steel and material handling equipment using software like Fusion 360, Inventor, and/or AutoCAD, and 2D drawings in AutoCAD. Experience detailing
  • Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary to effectively interact with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Technical proficiency: A strong foundation in technical knowledge and computer literacy to navigate and troubleshoot technical systems.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills: The ability to analyze data and make informed decisions, as well as to think critically in problem-solving scenarios.
  • Strong multitasking skills: The capacity to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities concurrently, ensuring efficient and effective project man agemen t.
  • Time management: Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks in a timely manner, meeting project deadlines and milestones.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for documentation and reporting.

DESIGN ENGINEER PREFERRED SKILLS

While not mandatory, the following skills and qualifications would be highly desirable for a Design Engineer:

  • Experience with Discrete Element Method (DEM): Knowledge of DEM technology and its application in projects to help clients gain more control of their bulk material stream by modeling the product at the molecular level.
  • Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP): Possession of PMP certification is a strong plus, showcasing project management expertise.
  • Registered and active Professional Engineer (PE) status: Registration as a PE with an active status in the relevant jurisdiction.
  • Experience with laser scanning: Proficiency in using laser scanning technology for surveying and data collection.
  • 3 - 5 years experience utilizing design and drafting practices for steel plate & structural steel components in a manufacturing setting.
  • Metallurgical knowledge: An understanding of metallurgy and its relevance in engineering and construction projects.
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience: Experience in conducting FEA simulations and analysis to assess structural integrity and performance.

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