Engineering Trainee

JOB DUTIES :

• Assists engineers and fabricators with custom design of industrial machinery, particularly hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems
• Identifies and selects the best components for each application.
• Hands-on training of mechanical fabrication techniques and electrical wiring by experienced fabricators
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD), both 2D and 3D drawings, piping schematics, electrical schematics, general-arrangement, and production layout drawings
• Work closely with Motion’s field sales personnel to assist in design and component selection
• Navigate technical data on the Internet for component supplier’s information and present this to the sales force and customers
• Put together complete production bill-of-materials for the procurement of parts to build custom power units, valve manifolds, panels, and small to large pump / filter / cooler skids for hydraulic and lube oil fluids
• Technical writing and functional explanations of how components work and are integrated into industrial machinery (presentations, emails, drawings, etc.)
• Involves gaining knowledge of common machinery, how factories are designed and operated, and analysis of machine performance and troubleshooting
• Gains field sales experience and learns fabrication techniques for modern industrial machinery, and to see factories in operation are part of the experience working at Motion; may require travel
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

Typically requires a High School Diploma and at least two years of college credits towards and engineering degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES :

• Customer service oriented.
• Achievement oriented and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Able to follow through on tasks.
• Moderate computer skills, including communicating internally and externally via email.
• Computer skills using MS Office (Access and Excel)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Ability to travel occasionally.

COMPANY INFORMATION :

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.