Computer Engineering Jobs in Exeter, NH (NOW HIRING)

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

Chesterton's continually strives to innovate for our customers, and our professional engineers are at the heart of that effort. Unlike many companies, all of Chesterton's engineers are required to possess a bachelor's degree in engineering within a focused field of study - guaranteeing our customers that top professionals will be working on their behalf. We offer a work environment that appeals to our engineers: time and space to think and collaborate with other engineers, challenging and complex problems to dig into every day, and a flexible work environment that encourages work-life balance. Whether you're forward facing with our customers to help them troubleshoot field applications, working in our state of the art test labs, or driving efficiencies into our manufacturing floors, there is an engineering career waiting for you with us!

Our benefits offering include:

• "Work Today, get paid tomorrow" - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Flexible work schedules, including fully remote and hybrid work options for many
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
• A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

This job can be described as:

Develops design layouts, creates 3-Dimensional models, and 2-Dimensional drawings of complex new products (mechanical/electrical). Work is performed under general direction from engineers and customers with minimum supervision. Independently determines and develops approach to work and solutions that often require considerable initiative and independent judgment. Work/final plans are reviewed/checked for accuracy by engineer and/or Drafting Supervisor upon completion. Provides technical leadership to drafters and engineering personnel with product and CAD related issues/problems. May be required to act as the Drafting Supervisor in his/her absence. Develops new drafting processes to improve delivery time using CAD tool and product knowledge. Provides assistance and mentoring to other CAD groups as required.

Job Model:  Hybrid

All fully remote positions have no regular expected onsite scheduled days. Fully remote employees may be required to come onsite due to business needs.

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

A typical day at work would include:

• Consistent, regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.

• Designs and prepares original scale drawings and 3-D models of complex parts and assemblies from basic engineering information.

• Responsible for total design of complex products.

• May act as drawing checker for typical or less complex jobs, if required.

• Develops process improvements for Drafting Department to improve cycle time and accuracy of drawing, model, and/or data files.

• Acts as a technical mentor (CAD /product) for others in design or drafting positions.

• Provides leadership to Engineered Solutions group on design change and assists manufacturing engineering on drawing/tolerance interpretation.

• Participates in new product design/manufacturing review sessions prior to pre-production trials.

• Makes involved mathematical calculations. Performs involved design analyses, and engineering computation, including tolerance studies, parts fit, form and function.

• Assists in new CAD product evaluation.

• Performs work under general supervision. Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

• Manager approves/reviews work/final plans upon completion.

• Tasks/Assignments are varied and complex and require considerable initiative and independent judgment.

• Requires ability to visualize the whole picture. Limited input from others.

• Proficient with conventional/complex drafting techniques, terms and procedures.

• Responsible for understanding design of complex products.

• Contacts are primarily within the organization. As required, may assist with application engineering problems and have outside customer contacts. Coordinates work flow between drafting and design engineering.

• Performs work according to established operating procedures and ISO 9000 Quality Standards.

Experience you need coming into this job:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.

• SOLIDWORKS experience/training required.

• Experience with rotating industrial equipment preferred.

• Proficient in geometry, algebra, and trigonometry.

• Solid understanding of design work.

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft software, especially Excel and familiar with ERP systems.

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and strong writing skills.

• Skilled in SOLIDWORKS, including modeling & detail drawings.

• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly methods.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.; computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment.

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Targeted pay range: $30.00/hr. - $31.50/hr.

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($30.00/hr. - $31.50/hr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered "leveled" positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant's skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a "leveled" based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D#LI-DNI