Mechanical Engineer

Alamo Group Inc. is accepting applications to fill a Mechanical Engineer position at its Advanced Technology Center located in Huntsville, AL.

Founded in 1969, with its Corporate Headquarters in Seguin, TX, and 32 manufacturing locations in the U.S., Canada, England, France, The Netherlands, Australia, and Brazil, Alamo Group Inc. has been a leader in the design, manufacture, distribution, and service of high quality equipment for infrastructure maintenance, agriculture, and other applications.

Alamo Group offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage (on the 1st day of employment)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match (on the 1st day of employment)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Training and Develop Programs through the Alamo Group Learning & Development Academy
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
• And much more!

Alamo Group Inc. is accepting applications to fill a Mechanical Engineer position at its Advanced Technology Center located in Huntsville, AL. Under general direction, the R&D Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with the Alamo Group Advanced Technology Center and business unit Engineers to evaluate and design advanced technology products. The Mechanical Engineer/tech, R&D will design various mechanical components needed for advanced technology efforts of chassis and Alamo Group business units' products.

The Mechanical Engineer will:

• Collaborate with team to learn new skills, knowledge and apply to projects producing results greater than individual efforts and ability.
• Learn and acquire skills to augment and fill gaps to perform essential functions.
• Plan, conceptualize, design, and integrate various hybrid electric systems into truck chassis and other Alamo Group products as part of a team.
• Design electromechanical devices as part of a team.
• Initiate, develop, document, and implement testing processes and perform testing and validation of new designs.
• Work in partnership with multiple business units to understand products and collaborate on solutions.
• Analyze structure of designed components.
• Modify or re-design products and various structures to accommodate prototype development.
• Replace and redesign hydraulic systems to utilize electric motors or maximize efficiency where possible.
• Position and mount electric drive components with respect to space claim, NVH, thermal and electrical criteria.
• Layout of cooling, battery pack, routing of high voltage wires.
• Drive design choices to maximize safety and value to the company.
• Research and continuously learn new technologies available with the goal of incorporating into current and new product designs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, learn and adapt quickly to new information.
• Demonstrated ability to design sheet metal and machined parts for modifying or creating new products.
• Working knowledge of rotating machine designs and mechanisms using bearings, rotating shafts, gears, while considering sideloads, thrust loads, vibrations etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency in CAD. SolidWorks is preferred.
• Demonstrated abilities to manage multi-level BOM using CAD system or enterprise manufacturing system. i.e. JDEdwards, SAP, etc.
• Ability to read, interpret and create blueprints, schematics, operator's manuals, and assembly instructions.
• Ability to perform basic measurements using tape measure, protractor, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices.
• Skilled and proficient with the use of personal computers; including JDE, and standard office software (i.e., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Visio, Project, etc.)
• Knowledge of metal fabrication and welding equipment and processes with familiarity with MIG, TIG and plasma cutters.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to communicate with various levels within the organization.
• Strong planning and project management skills with the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide timely, detailed, results oriented products.
• Able to work irregular and/or long hours that may include weekends and/or holidays as schedules dictate.
• Able to travel independently by common air carrier and automobile.
• Able to maintain an insurable driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit and model Alamo Group's Core Leadership Competencies:
• Leading Change / Change Management: Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance.
• Leading People / Teamwork: Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees' potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives.
• Communication: Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the
• Business Acumen: Understands and interprets business financials and metrics and utilizes latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively.
• Results Driven: Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field is preferred but not required. Experience equivalent to a degree is highly valued.

Minimum 3-5+ years previous experience in a metal fabricating and/or complex mechanical assembly production environment required.

Working Conditions:

This position will typically spend some time in the field with products, sometime designing in the office at a desk, and some time will be spent in the prototype shop working on equipment, trouble shooting, or building projects for the first time. Hands on work is expected along with use of shop technicians for tasks that do not require direct involvement.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Standing, walking and some lifting while traveling and attending trade shows and demonstrations.