Mechanical Application Engineer at Regal Rexnord in Tucson, AZ

Mechanical Application Engineer Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States This position is remote based; however, candidates must be able to travel onsite up to four days per week within the Safford, Arizona area. Position Summary: The Mechanical Application Engineering position is responsible for external frontline technical support and resolving customer application issues onsite in Safford, Arizona.  The associate will work within a large customer’s mining facilities to improve the performance of our product. This includes visiting gear drive locations at the mine sites and interfacing with mine personnel, distributors, and Regal Rexnord salespeople. This role will support Engineered Gear products in Arizona, mainly V-Class and A+ drives for two years.  After that, responsibilities are planned to move to the Milwaukee area. Major Responsibilities: Travel to the mine sites to survey gear drives in the field four days per week.  This includes reviewing temperatures, vibration, installed motors, installed coolers, and any other observations of issues. During the mine visits, tie off with reliability personnel on their observations and concerns. Assist with product selection for site improvements and expansions. Visit distributor and other repair shops to review failures and advise on repairs. Advise when Field Service needs to be engaged. Interact with sales team and customers on applications to translate customer requirements to product designs for quotes and orders. Design products to meet and exceed customer requirements with a strong understanding of basic design tools and methods for application of products. Redesign products and systems to support change requests, simplification (VA/VE), and cost reductions. Take responsibility for and complete key tasks on a project-by-project basis, review and approve drawings, and drive to meet deadlines ensuring project success. When appropriate, create test plans to validate design concepts and material or manufacturing changes, summarizing results, and documenting conclusions Resolve challenges related to the interpretation of drawings, design tolerances, quality, and material requirements Execute design engineering functions including gear calculation, bearing selection, shaft and housing design, lubrication design, and accessory component design Works closely with manufacturing, inspection, and assembly to problem solve issues Write specifications (design specifications, product specifications, drafting instructions) Required Education / Experience / Skills: Bachelor’s degree; mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology from an accredited university preferred 2–3 years of relevant experience, preferably with application support in industrial products. Knowledge of industrial gearboxes, manufacturing processes, castings, and fabrications strongly preferred. Knowledge of industrial gearboxes, manufacturing processes, castings, fabrications, forgings, sheet metal parts, fittings, and fasteners Understanding of Engineering BOMs and drawings Proficient in MS Office tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience working in a collaborative environment Ability to be productive in a remote work environment Ability to effectively solve problems, prioritize, and execute tasks with a sense of urgency Unquestionable business and personal integrity Enthusiastic and positive attitude Preferred Experience in SolidWorks and GD&T practices Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certification Travel:   10-20% Language:   English required, Spanish would be beneficial Relocation Benefits are available. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization. Salary: Starting salary is $94,000+ The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) Paid Time Off and Holidays 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Paid Leaves Tuition Assistance About Regal Rexnord Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.