Mechanical Engineer I

Key Activities/Responsibilities

Initial Training (approximately six (6) months)

• Train with production, customer service, and rental centers to gain knowledge and experience being “hands-on” with Jetstream products.
• Up to 50% travel during Initial Training, up to 20% afterwards.
• Gain WJTA two-part certification to ensure proper operational use of equipment.
• Promote process improvements that enhance quality, lowers cost, or increases efficiency.
• Promote product enhancements requested by customers, product manager, or sales staff.
• Work directly with other engineers and technicians to troubleshoot product problems.
• Assist in investigating customer service issues, solving technical problems through operational troubleshooting on all equipment.

Permanent Position

• Utilize calculations or simulation software to analyze and design complex engineering solutions to optimize product performance.
• Develop and revise Solid Edge CAD models and engineering drawings that production and purchasing use to produce and procure equipment.
• Work within our PLM (Teamcenter) system to develop and revise parts, sub-assembly packages and full assemblies.
• Utilize ASME Y14.5 GD&T principles to ensure accurate production and inspection of parts.
• Use Jetstream’s Wave release database for issuance of new part numbers.
• Use Jetstream’s Wave release database to ensure engineering changes, field problems, and Non-Conformance Reports are well written and captured for legacy storage/retrieval.
• Assist production, purchasing, customer service, rental centers and other engineers in technical challenges related to our products.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar technical discipline. 
• 0-3 years of relevant previous experience
• Knowledge of Engineering design principles, material science, and fluid mechanics.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with an ability to read/write technical instructions.
• Comprehension and analysis of scientific articles and technical reports.
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Must be mechanically inclined, willing to perform maintenance, and strive to become proficient at troubleshooting Jetstream equipment. 

Pay Transparency 

Anticipated salary range: $65,000 - $80,000/annual commensurate with previous experience + bonus

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Jetstream has been rated as a Top Workplace in Houston by the Houston Chronical 4 years in a row because we truly care about everyone our team! We have a competitive pay structure, full benefits, breakfast tacos every other Friday, Employee Appreciation Day, Independence Day Party, Annual Chili Cook-off, Halloween Pumpkin Contests, Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest, and monthly All Employee Meetings. We strongly believe in ONE TEAM. Come join our team to see what it means!

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.