Mechanical Engineer Job in Kentwood 49512, Michigan Us
Job Description: Mechanical Engineer
Engineering and Designing mechanical systems and components, including; cam actuated linkages, machine design and automation, valve and air control, power transmission systems, pressure vessels, structural frames, heat exchangers and other ancillary equipment required in a distributed waste to energy power plant.
HTI – The Company
HTI is a technology company specializing in the design and manufacturing of distributed renewable energy power plants using biomass gasification which converts organic wastes to energy. The technology is energy efficient, environmentally benign and economical for small to medium sized applications. Our customers gain energy self-sufficiency, flexibility and security.
Primary Responsibilities
- Engineering and design of biomass gasification and power system components
- Applies principles of mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, and materials selection
- Assures system and product quality through design processes, testing and prototyping
- Compiles test reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information from testing and prototyping
- Follows designs from planning and conception through project execution and commissioning
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in mechanical component and machine design
- Strength and stress Analysis
- Proven history in Engineering problem solving
- High level of integrity and discipline
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to lead by example
- Capable of owning processes and designs
Other Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude
- Refractory and extreme high temperature component design experience
- Involvement in the standardization of components and systems
- FEA and CFD Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Prior work experience in engineering component design functions