MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
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Job Reference Number |
14564725 |
Client ID: |
RI/JO-1201-241101 I0 |
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Posted On: |
Feb 2 2012 |
Location: |
CO. GALWAY, GALWAY |
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Job Type: |
Permanent
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Salary: |
NEGOTIABLE |
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Mechanical Design Engineer with electro mechanical experience and skills/qualifications including:
Ø Degree/Masters/PhD level mechanical or electro-mechanical.
Ø 3+ years relevant experience.
Ø Good knowledge of 3D CAD, preferably Solid Works .
Ø Good knowledge of basic electrical principles.
Ø Understanding of basic principles of magnetics.
Ø Familiarity with electro - mechanical devices.
Ø Knowledge of simulation techniques, including FEA.
Ø Able to apply FMEA methodology.
Ø Good knowledge of materials and their properties, especially plastics and metals used in the switchgear industry.
Ø Understanding of manufacturing processes used for moulded, pressed and turned parts and of the relevant design considerations.
Responsibilities of the role:
Ø Design of mechanical components , in particular electrical switching mechanisms.
Ø Design plastic components for use in electrical accessories.
Ø Conduct detailed mechanical analysis (stress, FMEA, thermal, tolerance analysis, reliability, etc) of existing products to determine weaknesses and implement improvements.
Ø Specify plastic and metal materials suitable for various applications.
Ø Produce 3D models and 2D drawings.
Ø Build and test prototype metal and plastic parts and manage the related sourcing and quality issues.
Ø Support electronics engineers working on projects with mechanical components.
Ø Work closely with toolmakers making injection and compression moulding tools for plastic parts.
Ø Work closely with vendors on supply of pressed, turned and plastic parts.
Ø Use precision measurement equipment to verify dimensional accuracy of mechanical components.
Please contact Fiona Keane at 091 507 502 or email fiona.m.keane@cpl.ie if you would like more information