Engineer (1st Shift)

Company: Volt
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Volt is immediately hiring for Project Engineer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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As a Project Engineer, you will:

Support Engineering projects to support Miniature Circuit Breakers portfolio.
Lead product changes such as new material selection, production line transfers, change of suppliers for different component's categories as sheet metal, molded plastics, packaging, stamped parts.
Conduct mechanical / electric performance test plans for verification and validation purposes per design guidelines, codes, and standards.
Understand the methodology of conducting offer evolution and offer creation.
Understand the basic of the industrial devices' characteristics and environment testing process.
Obtain diverse offer marketing requirements and translate those into engineering requirements.
Apply methodical problem-solving techniques (e.g. 5 Whys) and tools (e.g. Fishbone Diagram) to solve problems.
Understand, oversee, and/or participate on the development or maintenance of definition files:
3D models (CREO or similar CAD software experience a plus)
3D assemblies and BOM creation.
2D drawings (Drawing standards, GD&T, and Tolerance Analysis experience preferred)

What qualifications will make you successful?

Degree or bachelor's in electrical / mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering (or similar)
Ability to analyze complex problems and present proposals/solutions in a concise manner to a diverse audience.
Experience on Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, preferably with exposure to product development processes, testing and evaluation methods, Codes & standards (Working along circuit breaker development is a plus)
Knowledge of systems engineering, offer development and product lifecycle
Previous experience with Creo and Windchill is a plus
Understand material properties, manufacturing processes and design best practices.
Identify and assure the right design interfaces between mechanics and electronics.
Electronic, electric, circuit analysis knowledge is a plus.



Shift: 1St Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Duration: 12 Months+

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Work Schedule: Onsite Fully.



Pay rate: $55/hr. to $77/hr.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.



Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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