Mechanical Engineer

Summary/Objective (summary and overall objectives of the job):

Development of design, fabrication and installation documentation.

Specification and purchase of equipment within financial budgets.

Oversight of equipment fabrication and installation. 

Custom design of manufacturing and packaging equipment, including robotic integration using first principle physics.

Manage schedule to meet deadlines.

Required Education and Experience:

Four Year Engineering Degree

Five or more years of Experience in the Industrial Machine Design

Proficient use of 3-D Design Software (Autodesk Inventor and Solid Edge)   

Understanding of Packaging Line Equipment Layouts

Conveyor Design Experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

Four Year Engineering Degree

Five Years of Experience in packaging, converting, material handling, food / beverage or custom automation equipment.

Experience in detailed design and mechanical tolerances.

Experience in fluid power design and control such as pneumatics and hydraulics systems.

Experience in paper manufacturing and web control design.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment:

60-75% standard office setting

25-40% shop and manufacturing facility

Physical Demands:

Sufficient mobility to work in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. Must have ability to walk long distances and possess the flexibility to maneuver in and around machinery to take measurements. When on customer startups, must be able to travel long distances by car or plane and have the stamina to work extended hours (12+ hours per day) for up to 14 continuous days.

Travel:

Up to 25%

Candidates for positions with Zepnick Solutions, Inc. must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. All offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-hire background check, and drug screen. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Zepnick Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, consistent with federal, state, and municipal Equal Employment Opportunity law.