Diesel Engine Performance Engineer in Lafayette

Job Description

Job Title: Diesel Engine Performance Engineer

Pay Rate: $37/hr on W2 (all inclusive)

Location: Lafayette, IN

Duration: 12 Months (potential to Extension/Conversion)

Client: Caterpillar

Job Description:

Summary:

The main function of a mechanical engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical mechanical engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

Job Responsibilities:

* Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.

* Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.

* Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.

* Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.

Skills:

* Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.

* Team player and detail oriented.

* Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.

* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.

* Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Education/Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in engineering required.

* 2-4 years experience required.