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TurnAround Factor

Mechanical Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$60K - $90K/yr

TurnAround Factor, a manufacturing & engineering firm in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an ... Experience with Python * Experience using Linux on the desktop including Ubuntu and Debian ITAR ...

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Elveo

Mechanical Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$90 - $140/hr

Interface with systems, harness, software, and electrical RF engineering teams to inform satellite ... Experience with MATLAB, Python, or other programming languages ITAR Requirements To comply with U.S.

Lynk

Mechanical Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Interface with systems, harness, software, and electrical RF engineering teams to inform satellite ... Experience with MATLAB, Python, or other programming languages ITAR Requirements To comply with U.S.

WorkNova LLC

Python Developer

Reston, VA · On-site

$52.25 - $72/hr

The role requires strong Python engineering skills, AWS service expertise, foundational data ... Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2) * Experience implementing ...

Arete Associates

Mechanical Engineer

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$84K - $115K/yr

... Engineering, Marine Engineering, or equivalent * Experience with CAD software (Creo preferred ... Python or Arduino experience * Comfortable in adapting to support a wide variety of roles to ...

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What is a Python mechanical engineer?

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Mechanical Engineer

Blueprint Automation

South Chesterfield, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Designs mechanical system components and layouts from concept through acceptance testing.

  • Coordinates with other mechanical engineers, controls, and software engineers to ensure designs meet performance, budget, and timeline requirements.

  • Generates technical concepts, layouts, calculations, and assists with customer site visits to resolve field issues.

Job description

Company Overview: 

At Blueprint Automation, we design, develop and manufacture case packers and tray packing solutions for flexible and other tough-to-handle packages such as doypacks, pillow bags, and four-sided sealed bags. Built for around-the-clock operation, these solutions have a worldwide reputation for their quick change-over, flexibility, speed, and comprehensive design. Our Integrated state-of-the-art technologies include gravity, pick and place, wrap-around, and vision-guided robotics.

We are absolutely passionate about innovation. It adds the fun and inspiration to our work that people need to excel. Our customers stimulate innovation by developing new needs, and we are on a never-ending quest to find a better, simpler way. BPA has no innovation budget. Innovation is what we are.
 

Position:

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer at our South Chesterfield, VA location. 


The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design of system components, and standard and custom machine design. This includes responsibility for the master layout and all aspects of the mechanical design, working with and coordinating other mechanical engineers on projects, controls, and software engineers to make sure the design meets performance, budget, and timeline requirements.


Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for the mechanical design of systems from concept through acceptance testing. 
  • Responsible for master layout and all aspects of the mechanical design, working with and coordinating other mechanical engineers on the project, controls, and software engineers to make sure the design meets performance, budget, and timeline requirements.
  • Works closely with the entire Mechanical Engineering department.
  • Cooperate closely with all other departments (Controls, Software, Purchasing, Fabrication, Applications, and Service).
  • Help generate technical concepts, layouts, technical calculations, and cost calculations.
  • Makes customer site visits as necessary to help solve field issues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Occasional travel may be required. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


 Education/ Experience & Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing or a related program and 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment that involves robotic experience preferably in the packaging automation industry. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration
  • Proficient in SolidWorks/PDM environments
  • Master’s degree preferred. 
  • Advanced knowledge in pneumatic systems, fabrication techniques, and materials
  • Programming experience in either SQL, C#, C++, VBA, or Python preferred
  • Demonstrated ability in machine design, preferred experience in the field of packaging/robotic machines required.
  • Applicants must possess excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to interact and work as a team with other mechanical engineers required.
  • High awareness of client satisfaction level and client needs is a must.
  • The successful candidate will be a strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.


At this time, BPA will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.


BPA prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive an employment offer will be required to pass a drug screen and background check successfully.


BPA offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including a majority employer-paid employee health, dental, vision, life, and disability; 20 days’ PTO during the first year of employment, as well as 401(k) with a 6% match after 1 year.


BPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.