Mechanical Engineer II in Mobile, AL at Austal Date Posted: 03/28/2018 Share With: Job Snapshot Employee Type: Full-time Location: Mobile, AL Date Posted: 3/28/2018 Job Description Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. ? Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ?? 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.? Austals commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.? R E P OR T S T O : ? C hief Dep ar tm ent E ng i nee r & Pr oject D epar t m en t Engine er SUPERVIS ES : ? E ng ineer I , D esi gner s an d Drafts per sons DUTIES / R E SP ONSIBILI TI ES : ??? R e s pon sib le for de si g n calcul at ions and dra wi ng de vel op ment as a ssi gn e d by th e Chief De par t m en t Engi nee r ora De part m en t Engi ne e r I II ??? R e s pon sib le for che cki n g c a lc u l at ions do ne by E ng i n eer s I ??? Complies with Austals employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies. Q UALI FI CATI ON S / K NO W LE DG E / E XPE RIENCE : G e n era l : o Three (3) t o seven (7) y ear s o f ship ya r d d e si g n and c on s tru cti on e x per ience or equ ivalent exp er ience . ?? C an d i dat es with eq u iv a l en t experi en c e asa Cognizant Engi ne e r ?? o verone ormoresys te ms may also becon si dered . ?? Two (2) years Engineering experience at Austal USA will be considered in lieu of shipyard design and construction experience o E xc ell en t writ te n and oral c om m un ication skill s o U n der standing of sc h ed u li ngand anab ili ty to ad here to s tr ict de ad lineso Ex per i en ced in inte ra cting with P rodu ction , m ultiple de si g n tea ms from sev er a l com pan ies , c u s to mer repre sentat iv e s and equ ipm en t m an u f ac t ur ers . o Com pute r l i terat e andfam ili a r wi th A uto CAD and Mic ro s o ft O ff ic e produ cts.o W or ki n g knowledge of ship and pr opu lsi on sys te ms o W or ki n g knowledge of M ar iti me R e gu latory A uthor ities ( i .e . A B S , DNV , G L , N AVSEA , M IL , U SC G, I M O, e t c . ) Preferred: E xperi en c e i n th e c on s tru ction of high s pe e d alumi nu m v e ss els ? K nowled ge ofmo du lar c on s tru ctionm etho d s ? K nowled ge i n de signand const ru ction of US Na vy vessels ? K nowled ge o f shock de si g n Knowledge of FEA methods Knowledge of composite shafting Ma r i ne / M echan ic a l E ng i ne ero Bachel or s Deg re e i n M ar ine or Mec han ic al E ng i neer ingo W or ki n g knowledge of ship and pr opu lsi on sys te m de si g n and oper ation W or ki n g knowledge of engi ne a li gnm en t ands ha ft de sign an d alignment ???? W or ki n g knowledge of H VA C d e si g n Required Skills Successful completion of a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related degree (at time of hire) Configuration, programming, installation, and test experience with PLCs and SCADAs. Detailed knowledge of Automation and IT networks. Experience with the Windows Server environment. Configuration and commissioning experience with sensors, switches, valve actuators, variable speed drives, and other field devices. Design, installation and troubleshooting experience with communication protocols including Profibus, Modbus RTU/TCP, and Serial ASCII. Ability to work in the field environment domestically and internationally. Strong troubleshooting skills and experience. Working knowledge of power distribution systems Working knowledge of IEEE. Preferred Skills Specific knowledge related to the following: Siemens PCS7 or other integrated automation platform Siemens SIMATIC variable speed drives Windows Server Domain management including DNS, Active Directory, and Group Policy Although mentioned above (General section), the following are preferred but not required: Working knowledge of ship and propulsion systems Working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.) A DD ITIONAL GU IDE LI NES : ??All candidates must meet Austal USAs basic employment eligibility guidelines: M ust be ab le t o obta i n and ho ld a Sec re t Security Cle ara nce . 18 years or older at time of application Able to provide proof of US Person status?(permanent resident or citizen) No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen Willing to submit to a background check TOOLS : C o m pute r M S Off ic e , A utoCADDIREC TI ON E XE RCISED : M a y l e ad an d direct th e w or k o f Engi ne ers I , D e si g ner s a nd Drafts per sons May det er minetechnical a de qua cy o f dra wi n gs an d calcul at ionsDISCRETI ON EXE RC I SE D : M a y provide i npu t t o evaluati on s o f Engi ne ers I , D esi gner s an d Drafts per sonsLIAI SE S WITH : ? E ng i neer s , P ro duction P er s on nel , C ustom er , R e gu latory B od ies , P ro gram Mana ge ment and E qu ipment Supp li er s WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.? While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.? The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.? The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB. SAFETY Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.