Senior Mechanical Engineer

TAIT Towers • Lititz, PA • 9h ago

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock 'n' roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT's 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

The Mechanical Engineer (ME) is a project focused role, performing mechanical and structural analysis on custom machinery, structures, and rigging in a variety of sub-markets as part of the entertainment industry. Working collaboratively with the design studios and other departments, this role drives technical solutions from initial concepting to project delivery.

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

Behavioral Competencies

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

Minimum Qualifications

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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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.

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