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Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.
Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the-box thinking to OEM’s and suppliers everywhere.
We are looking for a talented Mechanical Project Engineer, you be responsible for the research, design, development, and documentation of advanced mechanical systems for precision test equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in equipment or machine design
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design of complex assemblies and automation components
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD system

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge in hydraulic & pneumatic systems
• Demonstrated competence in the design of mechanical and or electromechanical systems
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationship with managers, supervisors and employees
• Able to prepare complex written reports and other documentation
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, & interpersonal
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk.
• Ability to speak verbally and read in English.
• Ability to see with corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Able to work evenings and/or weekends as required.
• Able to travel up to 10% domestically.

• Design Industrial test equipment/machines for the transportation industry
• Act as lead engineer on custom engineered projects
• Design of complete test systems including the integration of multiple systems
• Check designs and detailed drawings of other projects within the engineering department
• Perform preliminary design and development drawings and specifications necessary to support equipment and tooling modifications to improve safety and reliability
• Conceptualize and design test equipment/machines from the customer specification
• Conduct feasibility studies, analytical modeling, create and modify drawings, create and modify bills of materials, create and modify product manuals
• Meet cost, manufacturing, and key milestone targets for products designed and developed
• Work with engineers, technician and program managers to obtain and or define system requirement and specifications
• Serve as a primary technical resource for assigned new and existing products and equipment
• Maintain proper documentation related to products and projects
• Correspond and interface with customers and vendors
• Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
• All other related duties as assigned.
• Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
• Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.