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ENGINEER I

Metech Recycling Inc. is currently seeking to fill the position of Engineer I located in Gilroy, CA. The position is primarily responsible for handling all aspects of the mechanical engineering function. This includes but not limited to design, construction, and installation of equipment modifications, providing technical support to the operating facility, and recommending areas of improvement.
Essential job duties include:

  • Work closely with Environmental and Safety teams to ensure compliance is implemented into new projects.
  • Responsible for designing, installing and commissioning product units, monitoring modifications and upgrades, and troubleshooting existing processes.
  • Ensure implemented processes work at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet supply needs.
  • Maintenance of equipment covering all phases of heavy industrial plant engineering, typical of the metals industry.
  • Optimize equipment utilization and efficiency by applying the latest development in machine procedures, diagnostic equipment, and more reliable electrical components.
  • Develop practical solutions to repetitive equipment failure problems that contribute to the effectiveness of the maintenance effort.
  • Contribute engineering expertise to project work and selection of replacement or new equipment to help ensure consistency and standardization of components and ease of maintenance.
  • Ensure all equipment recommended, repaired or modified meets all company and governmental safety and health rules and regulations to help ensure safety and wellbeing of employees.
  • Assist in the development of engineering or maintenance procedures and repair work to ensure they are safe, effective and efficient. Expand, continually, knowledge of engineering and maintenance principals and practice.
  • Responsible for conducting process development experiments when necessary prior to implementation.
  • Responsible for collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved in the implementation and operations of new equipment and processes.
  • Develops and maintains control charts and monitoring systems to ensure that variances in process are handled and do not affect product quality or recovery.
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of a Quality System by serving as a resource to Operating Teams.

Requirements:

Bachelor degree in Mechanical engineering or a related field. At least 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering or related fields. Experienced working in an industrial setting and able to read engineer drawings. Must have knowledge of manufacturing processes, feasibility testing, engineering design, operations and perform equipment, data analysis techniques such as SPC. Must have experience in imaging analysis methodologies and applications. Must have solid computer skills with software application proficiency, including Microsoft office, CAD, 3DMAX and MAYA. Must be motivated, self-starter with a desire to improve production reliability, and have ability to clearly communicate effectively with all levels of the company. Please forward your resume and cover letter to Rex Cheng, rcheng@metechrecycling.com.  Refer to the position of Engineer I.

METech is an EOE.