Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Adhere to TAIT safety and quality standards while continually looking for opportunities for improvement 
• Apply TAIT design and engineering principles and best practices  
• Monitor the markets and industries that TAIT serves  
• Understand the underlying physics of complex problems with the ability to apply these to real-work applications 
• Analyze designs utilizing hand calculations, custom tools, and analysis software with the ability to communicate results effectively in a collaborative fast paced environment 
• Engineer structures, machinery, and rigging systems to meet specific requirements of clients, local jurisdictions, and/or applicable standards and codes 
• Support bid teams with engineering validation of components and custom solutions with minimal supervision 
• Gain awareness of project pipeline and how to schedule activities appropriately  
• Apply industry systems and TAIT assets to projects with no supervision  
• Interact with clients, suppliers, external professional bodies, and contractors with no supervision 
• Provide timely and accurate analysis results to project design teams aiding in the development and execution of projects 
• Manage activities of outside resources/third-party engineering firms regarding assigned functions on projects  
• Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company and direct supervisor  
• Collaborate with all departments in a design and manufacturing environment 
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required  
• Regularly monitor department and organization communications 

• Advanced Technical Proficiency: Building on foundational knowledge, a Level II engineer should possess advanced technical skills and expertise in their specific area of mechanical engineering 
• Complex Problem-Solving Skills: Level II engineers are often tasked with solving more complex and challenging engineering problems, requiring advanced problem-solving skills 
• Attention to Detail: Precision is crucial to ensure the reliability and safety of mechanical systems 
• Communication Skills: Effective communication, both written and verbal, is necessary for conveying ideas, collaborating with teams, and presenting findings 
• Adaptability: Mechanical engineers should be adaptable to evolving technologies and changing project requirements 
• Leadership: They may be involved in leading small teams on projects or mentoring junior engineers, so leadership and coaching skills become important 
• Ethical Responsibility: Maintaining ethical standards in engineering practices and prioritizing safety and sustainability are fundamental 
• Continuous Improvement: A focus on continuous improvement, both for personal skills and engineering processes, is important to stay competitive and efficient 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics required 
• Professional Engineer (Preferred) 
• 5-7+ years of mechanical engineering experience, with an emphasis in machine design or power transmission design 

• 5-7+ years of structural engineering experience, with an emphasis in stress analysis 
• 3+ years of entertainment experience (preferred) 
• Thorough understanding of first principles and experience of applying these to real-world applications 
• Working knowledge of multiple topics of mechanical engineering science and practice (power transmission design and analysis, exact constraint design, material science, stress analysis, mechanical connection engineering, dynamic analysis, fatigue analysis) 

• Working knowledge of multiple topics of structural engineering science and practice (stress and deflection of structures, design for global environmental conditions, connection engineering, aluminum structures, dynamic analysis, composites)  
• Proficient in finite element analysis (FEA) principles and ANSYS mechanical or equivalent mechanical analysis software  

• Proficient in RISA-3D or equivalent structural analysis software 
• Willingness to extended working hours when necessary to meet project deadlines 
• Willingness to travel infrequently, domestic and international, for projects with no supervision 
• Interest in the performing arts or live events 

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