Associate Mechanical Engineer - Auto Systems

Definition
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.

Will conduct studies in support of vehicle maintenance projects.

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.

Classification Bargaining Unit: TAEA

Typical Tasks
· May assign work to and supervise automotive technicians and other engineers;
· Provides technical engineering solutions to specific problems;
· Reviews pertinent literature to maintain currency with the state-of-the-art;
· Conducts studies to evaluate new equipment design and maintainability;
· Prepares cost estimates for new and replacement equipment;
· Evaluates parts;

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.

 

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.

General Instructions

Please read this entire job announcement before applying for the position. Print and keep a copy of this announcement so that you can refer to it. Questions not answered within this job announcement may be sent to personnel@vta.org.

Only on-line applications will be accepted for this recruitment (paper applications or resumes will not be accepted). Position Interest Notification Cards, or copies of previous, partial, or un-submitted applications, are not an acceptable substitute to a completed application.

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Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations
 
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Application Processing Information

All related current and past work experience (including VTA experience) must be listed and fully described in the Work Experience section of the application ("See Resume" is not acceptable). Incomplete or improperly completed online applications may be rejected even if you are qualified for the position for which you are applying. It is your responsibility to ensure that the online application reflects the work experience and education needed to meet the requirements for the position you are applying for. Although your resume may have all your experience and education details, please make sure to complete each section of the online application to ensure that your information is accurately captured during our screening process.

Important: Proof of Education, either as a copy of a diploma or transcript, is required to verify all educational units listed on your application. Official transcripts are not necessary. Copies of diplomas, degrees, transcripts, or foreign transcript evaluations must be attached to the submitted application as a pdf.

Note: Failure to provide all of the required documents in the appropriate format (pdf ONLY), and properly labeled as shown in the example (for example: Smith_J BS Diploma), will result in the application being rejected as incomplete. No exceptions will be made.

Note: Applicants holding degrees or credentials from outside the United States who are using these qualifications exclusively to qualify for a position are required to provide a foreign transcript evaluation as a pdf and properly labeled as shown above. Failure to provide a foreign transcript evaluation will result in the application being rejected as incomplete. No exceptions will be made.

All applications are subject to review as to meeting minimum qualifications at any point in the recruitment process. Passing any step is no guarantee of continuation if it is determined that the applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the class specification.

Candidates found to have exaggerated/falsified their qualifications, experience, training, and/or education may be disqualified at any point in the recruitment process and may be denied future employment with the VTA.

If selected for the position, candidates will be required to complete a criminal conviction disclosure form. Candidates who successfully become VTA employees, and fail to disclose any of the criminal background information as required may be subject to discipline up to and including discharge.

Eligible Lists typically remain in effect for six (6) months. However, Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six (6) month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two (2) years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment. If you have questions related to an Eligible List you might be on or were on, you should contact Human Resources.

If you have questions regarding your status as an applicant for this position, please call the Human Resources Department at (408) 321-5575.