Mechanical Design Engineer
Current·Design & build horizontal & vertical motors & generators utilizing 3D Solid Modeling (SolidWorks)·All aspects of the complete mechanical design for the entire generator or motor including 2D drawings for approval, fabrication, & machining.·Specify and integrate all electrical accessories including junction and electrical boxes and the required schematic and connection drawings.·Specify and integrate hydraulic and pneumatic plumbing components for hydro-static lift & brake systems and the required schematic and connection drawings.· Bill of Material entry in ERP software.· Determined a key cost cutting way to cut down machining of the main stator frame· Provide owners and maintenance manuals utilizing Microsoft Office products and Bluebeam PDF creation software.· Complete tasks based on a design schedule· Communicate effectively during all project phases including project management, designapproval, detail drawings, through final test. Prepare Engineering change orders.· CAD management including the recommendation and purchase of CAD software, deployment,troubleshooting, and training. Install latest version of SolidWorks along with PDM vault andlicense manager. Server management and recommendation. Support the electronic releaseof drawings. Responsible for the purchase of overclocked BOXX workstations in 2012 whiletransitioning away from DELL to improve performance for SolidWorks. Investigation andchange to 16GB RAM in workstations to eliminate memory errors.