ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform all functions in a safe manner adhering to established policies and procedures
• Projects and assignments are typically medium complexity where precedents exist conducted under medium supervision
• Project management of medium sized teams and projects
• Research / evaluate proposals, cost implications, feasibility, etc for potential projects, and make recommendations
• Evaluate, define, and author specifications for new product designs
• Design or modify products by researching / recommending parts and assemblies
• Create solid models of parts and assemblies, generate drawings and bill of material (BOM)
• Actively participate in or lead design discussions and propose ideas for superior product designs
• Assemble / build prototypes. Make, modify, procure parts as needed.
• Create verification test plans and/or conduct testing. Contribute to the creation of validation test plans. Interpret test results and create test reports.
• Provide support to other departments or customers to resolve technically complex issues as needed
• Create / modify, or assist in the creation / modification of, work instructions, technical manuals, etc requiring Engineering input
• Possess a working understanding of the operating principles of Alpha Technologies' products
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Complete sustaining engineering tasks such as product change notices (PCN's)
• Work in cross functional teams and provide technical support to other engineering groups, other departments, vendors, and customers
• Work in highly collaborative inter-disciplinary team consisting of mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineers

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE - QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required. An equivalent amount of experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree may be considered
• 3-7 years of Mechanical Engineering experience required
• 5+ years of experience with CAD modeling and drawing creation required. Experience with FEA preferred.
• Experience with machine design and/or automation systems preferred
• Lean / Six Sigma experience (Yellow Belt) with certification preferred
• Experience working in the rubber and/or plastic industry, or physical testing of rubber and/or plastic in another industry, beneficial
• Self-motivated, self-directed, good communication skills (written and oral), excellent teamwork skills
• Desire to accept new challenges and learn new tasks to grow professionally

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Good level of fitness is required. This position requires frequent standing, walking, stooping, and kneeling. There is often lifting and carrying of materials up to 50 pounds. Average vision and hearing is sufficient.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
The environmental conditions of this job include; working near moving mechanical parts, caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, and moderate noise levels.