Mechanical Engineer - Automation

As a Mechanical Engineer - Automation at JMA Wireless, your primary responsibilities will include leading mechanical design, developing and maintaining models and drawings for complex automation projects, and ensuring reliable equipment performance. You'll work closely with outside vendors, conduct project design reviews, and perform testing to validate mechanical properties. Your expertise will be vital in achieving cost reduction targets while supporting manufacturing and troubleshooting any line-down situations that may occur.

To qualify for the Mechanical Engineer - Automation position at JMA Wireless, you'll need a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field with a minimum of two years' relevant experience in industrial automation or manufacturing environments. Alternatively, if you have an associate degree, five years in a similar field may suffice. SolidWorks and EPDM knowledge, along with GD&T expertise, are also beneficial and preferred.

In your role as a Mechanical Engineer - Automation at JMA Wireless, you'll be utilizing SolidWorks and EPDM for creating and maintaining mechanical designs. Basic FEA simulations with SolidWorks and Ansys may also be part of your responsibilities. Familiarity with these tools is essential as they are integral to the engineering and design process, ensuring high-quality and reliable project outcomes.

Your work as a Mechanical Engineer - Automation at JMA Wireless will have a significant impact on our projects by ensuring that automation processes are reliable, cost-effective, and delivered on time. Your ability to identify new processes, troubleshoot equipment issues, and collaborate with team members will directly contribute to the efficiency and success of 5G technology projects that serve various critical sectors, ultimately shaping the future of connectivity.

At JMA Wireless, there are numerous career growth opportunities for Mechanical Engineers - Automation. Opportunities to advance include taking on leadership roles in project management, specializing in new technologies, or moving into strategic positions within the company. Our commitment to your continuous learning means you’ll have access to resources and training to develop your skills and further your career in the rapidly evolving field of wireless technology.

When discussing your experience with SolidWorks in an interview, focus on specific projects where you used SolidWorks for modeling or for creating detailed engineering drawings. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them using the software, emphasizing your understanding of its features and how they contributed to successful project outcomes.

Discuss your systematic approach to conducting risk assessments and PFMEA by explaining how you identify potential failure modes, evaluate their impact, and implement mitigation strategies. Provide an example where your efforts helped reduce risk in a previous project, showcasing your proactive problem-solving abilities.

In your response, detail your methodology for ensuring reliable equipment performance. This may include thorough testing, creating detailed specifications, and collaborating with manufacturing engineers. Use specific examples from past experiences to demonstrate how you’ve successfully ensured reliability in your work.

Share a specific incident where you encountered a complex equipment issue. Outline the steps you took to diagnose the problem, the tools you used, and how you collaborated with your team or vendors to resolve the situation effectively, ensuring minimal downtime.

Explain your strategies for prioritizing tasks, such as using project management techniques or tools to assess project deadlines and scope. Illustrate with examples how you’ve successfully managed overlapping projects while maintaining high quality and efficiency.

Discuss instances where you've collaborated with outside vendors to enhance your projects. Highlight your communication skills, negotiation tactics, and how you ensure that vendor contributions align with organizational goals and project timelines.

When answering this question, describe your leadership style and how you facilitated team collaboration. Use an example to showcase how you supported your team, delegated tasks, and achieved project milestones collectively, highlighting the outcome and any recognition you received.

Provide an overview of your GDT knowledge, explaining how you've applied it to improve accuracy and quality in your mechanical designs. Discuss your understanding of different symbols and their implications for manufacturing processes.

Share your passion for continuous learning and how you stay updated with industry trends through professional development opportunities, networking, and industry publications. Highlight your eagerness to bring innovative ideas to your work and contribute positively to JMA Wireless's mission.

In your response, express your excitement for JMA Wireless's role in leading 5G technology. Discuss how your career goals align with the company's mission and values and emphasize your enthusiasm for contributing to groundbreaking projects that change connectivity for industries worldwide.