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Summer Optical Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Summer Optical Engineer information

What is the difference between Summer Optical Engineer vs Summer Optical Technician?

AspectSummer Optical EngineerSummer Optical Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related fieldAssociate's degree or technical certification in optics or related field
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, research facilities, and development projectsManufacturing floors, testing labs, and assembly lines
Employer & Industry UsageOptical design firms, research institutions, tech companiesManufacturers, optical component companies, research labs

Summer Optical Engineers focus on designing and developing optical systems, requiring higher education and analytical skills. In contrast, Summer Optical Technicians assist in manufacturing, testing, and assembling optical components, often with technical certifications. Both roles are vital in the optical industry but differ in responsibilities, credentials, and work environments.

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Waupaca Foundry rating

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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396th of 536 rated manufacturers


Job description

Why Waupaca Foundry?

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America's leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide. Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation. Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

Cast Your Own Future. More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com

Manufacturing Engineer-Mechanical

 

Job Summary                                                                                                        

Design/modify equipment to improve productivity, safety, and ease of maintenance in foundry, machining, and automation applications.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities                                                                 

  • Define scope of project, working with all plant groups (production, maintenance, safety, quality, etc.)
  • Design 3D working model
  • Complete necessary FEA through Ansys and hand calculations to prove concept of design
  • Detail 2D drawings, understanding material selection and GD&T
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic design, schematics, and bills of materials
  • Order all components, working with purchasing department
  • Lead build of equipment
  • Organize installation of equipment, through development of scope of work, and leadership of contractor and WF installation crews
  • Follow-up with plants to transition equipment to full production
  • Design/modify existing equipment
  • Design of robot cells, following all WF/OSHA safety standards and guidelines

 

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Preferred Education/Experience Requirements

          Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Provide job shadows for high school/college aged students
  • Lead summer interns or co-op students
  • Lead installation crews, often serving as a direct supervisor, responsible for all safety and administrative duties (Hot Work Permits, Pre-job Meetings, Critical Lift Permits, New Equipment Buy-offs, Risk-ranking, etc.)

     

    Qualifications/Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Creativity
  • Ability to learn the functionality of a piece of equipment, mechanically inclined
  • Determination to do whatever it takes to solve complex problems
  • Ability to network and perform in cross-functioning teams of employees, from differing plants and departments
  • Verbal and written communication

    Equipment Used

    • Microsoft Office, Ansys, SAP, Autodesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, & Vault), Optics
    • Work Environment

      • Majority of time spent in manufacturing engineering office. Some additional areas include fabrication shop, machine shop, and foundry.

        BENEFITS:

        Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

        • Medical, dental, vision.
        • Short and long term disability.
        • Life insurance.
        • 401(k).
        • Employer funded retirement plan.
        • Paid vacations/holidays
        • Wellness program.
        • Fitness membership.
        • Employee assistance program (EAP)
        • Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement.

        Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

        Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.


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