Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Springboro, OH

LOCATIONS

HAHN Automation Group has locations in Miamisburg OH, Hebron KY, Columbia SC, and Brooklyn Park MN. Our Miamisburg OH and Hebron KY locations are actively recruiting for Mechanical Design Engineers. When applying please be sure to specify your preferred location or if you are open to relocation.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the mechanical concepts, designs, and project documentation for the automated manufacturing equipment being developed by HAHN Automation Group US in order to meet equipment functional requirements and customer technical requirements within set budgets and time constraints.

This position will select, configure, and design appropriate hardware and provide detailed 3D models and drawings for the equipment being developed. This position encompasses all facets of mechanical design engineering—including the structural design of machine cells, stations, components, and pneumatics as well as the selection of hardware and materials. In addition, the Mechanical Design Engineer will work with Electrical Design Engineers and Software Controls Engineers to select electrical/controls components.

Throughout the equipment development process, this position will be an integral part of a team consisting of Project Managers, Electrical Design Engineers, Electrical Assembly Technicians, Machine Assembly Technicians, and Software Controls Engineers.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education: College accreditation with emphasis in engineering or equivalent experience, preferably from within a manufacturing firm—bachelor’s degree with concentration in Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred.

Experience: Three to five years of machine design and/or engineering experience—two years of engineering experience within the special machine industry preferred.

Additional skills:

• Proficiency in the use and manipulation of 3D design and PDM software in a collaborative environment—SolidWorks preferred
• Ability to evaluate quotations, specifications, and customer product designs to identify equipment functional requirements and develop machine solutions
• Technically creative with an understanding of equipment mechanical and electrical functions to provide mechanical design solutions in a robust and economical manner
• Organized and flexible in work functions allowing for dedicated, multitasking, and task interrupted duties
• Analytical and decisive to define, evaluate and solve problems in an organized process
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with competency in computer and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to collaborate in team environments while maintaining individual duties effectively
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and scheduling skills
• A commitment to integrity, ethical and economical practices, and the organization’s mission
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet project requirements

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

The principal duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Utilize SolidWorks and various other software packages to develop system designs that meet equipment functional requirements and customer technical requirements within set budgets and time constraints
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Electrical Design Engineers, Software Controls Engineers, Applications Engineers, the manufacturing team, and customers to develop systems and complete projects
• Prepare drawing packages for manufacture and assembly—ensuring complete, accurate project documentation that meets all customer drawing requirements as well as follows proper drafting standards
• Ensure budgets and schedules for each project are understood and managed— acting quickly to correct any potential negative variance
• Provide customers with technical support
• Support equipment runoff and debug activity as well as machine acceptance testing
• Mentor less experienced design staff and assisting in the development of concepts and design methodologies for projects
• Identify and attend outside training sessions consistent with company goals and areas of expertise to ensure continuing education and sharpening of technical skills
• Prepare internal company documentation to provide backup data for the design process—ensuring the information is properly filed
• Some travel required, including overnight travel – potentially domestic and international

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

As a member of HAHN Automation Group, applicants must be able to interact safely in a manufacturing environment. This includes:

• Full body mobility with the ability to bend, stoop, climb, and lift or move 25 lbs. of weight
• The ability to walk within restricted areas of the company manufacturing plant
• Professional conduct in regards to hygiene and dress
• The ability to read and prepare business documents as well as conduct business over the telephone in a sometimes-loud environment
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The ability to travel to customer, supplier, and/or inter-company sites via vehicle or airplane (both domestic and international)
• Valid driver’s license with driving record of acceptable risk as defined by HAHN Automation Group US’s insurance company
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States now and in the future without employment visa sponsorship

The HAHN Automation Group is a global solution partner for factory automation. We offer industry-specific know-how, an extensive project portfolio, and a global organization with a focus on providing service all from a single source.

With facilities located in Hebron, KY, Queretaro, MX, Miamisburg, OH, and Columbia, SC the HAHN Automation Group is a full-service, specialty machine builder—engineering, manufacturing, installing, and servicing custom application assembly and test equipment specifically in support of customers in Med-Tech, Automotive, and Transformation Technology industries. Our mission is to partner with our customers as a premier provider of innovative, well-engineered manufacturing systems and solutions to enhance their competitive advantage.