Associate Mechanical Engineer - Auto Systems

Job Description

Under direction, to perform professional technical engineering involved in the development of design specifications of transit vehicles (buses, auto, support vehicles); to provide services and conduct special studies requiring the application of professional knowledge.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This class differs from that of the higher level Senior Mechanical Engineer – Automotive Systems in that the latter has sole technical responsibility for the vehicle specifications. The former class is the full journey level and works under the direction of the Senior Mechanical Engineer – Automotive Systems on specific engineering problems or as a project supervisor over lower level professional engineers and technicians.

Skills

Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards

Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is most typically obtained through training and experience equivalent to graduation from college with major work in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering or related field and four years of professional mechanical engineering experience in automotive systems or related field.

Registration as a professional Mechanical Engineer in the State of California at the time of appointment.

Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:

The theory of methods, materials and equipment used in the design, maintenance, operations and construction of automotive equipment;
Principles of supervision, design, operation and maintenance of shop and shop equipment;
Government regulations pertaining to the design and operation of vehicles.

Ability to:

Perform design and layout work;
Analyze automotive engineering problems and work out effective solutions;
Supervise and review the work of others;
Prepare design specifications;
Prepare technical reports;
Stay current with changes in technology;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with those contacted in the course of work.

Notes

VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc.

Contact Details

Name: Recruitment & Selection
Address: 3331 N 1st St
City: San Jose
State/Province: California
Zipcode: 95134
Country: United States
Ph: 4083215575
URL: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/vtasantaclara/jobs/426822/associate-mechanical-engineer-auto-systems?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs