Mechanical Engineer

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Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Engineering, Amerco and Drafting, assist in the preparation of mechanical designs by evaluating mechanical structures such as fasteners, materials and geometrics in conjunction to usage of their design.

Essential Duties

• Reasonable and predictable attendance is essential.
• Apply engineering analysis to evaluate and improve design.
• Create mathematical models of existing and future designs and evaluate their weakness and use to provide product improvements. Ensure design meets required criteria.
• Solid model truck and trailer parts for evaluation in computer simulation software.
• Use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyze designs. Justify results with appropriate hand calculations.
• Use Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) software to analyze designs. Justify results with appropriate hand calculations.
• Provide expertise for all levels of management regarding analysis results and applicability to present and future product design.
• Maintain expertise and knowledge of assigned area of responsibility in relation to local, state, and federal legislative activity, design concepts, tooling, product performance and reliability, developing trends or problem areas, product safety, testing methods and procedures.
• Assure prompt completion of assigned projects within given time frames and document same.
• Plan and develop experimental test programs. Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications. Prepare design modifications as needed.
• Study engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of technological changes and developments in industry.

Education/Training Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree or Masters of Science Mechanical Engineering (MSME) degree, or the equivalent in education and work experience.

Experience

• 3-5 years in related field including Mechanical Engineering Degree.

Skills/Required Knowledge/Tools

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamic and similar computer simulation software. Must have the ability to verify results obtained from computer simulations with hand calculations.
• Position requires a thorough understanding of both engineering theory and principles.
• Must understand product function and apply that understanding int he verification of product design.
• Must also be fluent in solid modeling for use in Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis.

Work Environment

- Exposure to noise, dust, heat, oil and other elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products.  The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.   

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