Mechanical Engineer

Job Description: Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary:

The mechanical engineer designs and builds custom frames, fixtures, tooling, mounts, and other accessories to be used in a manufacturing environment. They will be expected to design mechanical assemblies from conception to aid in the integration of sophisticated technologies such as plural component fluid mix systems, intelligent assembly tools, robotics and more. This engineer is expected to adhere to required safety and quality standards for all custom designed equipment, they will ensure safe work practices are designed in all processes. They will analyze user requirements, procedures, schematics, and functional specifications for automation systems. The mechanical engineer is expected to interact with coworkers from all levels of the organization in cross-functional teams to achieve collective goals.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide pre-sale support to Specialists and Account Managers. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
  1. Quoting custom solutions or support
  2. Providing concept drawings for sales support
  3. Participate in project design reviews, internal and external

• Travel to customer locations for onsite project review / sales process support
• Provide support for Projects team. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
  • Create equipment drawings and schematics for manufacturing and assembly
  • Create bills of materials for custom equipment
  • Engage in project reviews that include required engineering data and documentation
  • Create, develop and maintain 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings
  • Calculate loads, forces and moments on custom parts and assemblies
  • Select the correct materials for custom parts and assemblies
  • Participate in the building and assembly of equipment
  • Design and develop custom end of arm tooling
  • Document projects with “as-built” drawings, schematics and instruction manuals
  • Assist the Project Management department with scheduling, providing bills of materials, drawings and required documentation for each project
  • Travel to customer locations to participate in installation, start-up and training of specialized equipment
  • Provide post-sale support to Field Service Technicians with troubleshooting custom equipment and advanced products
• Stay up to date with the latest equipment technologies and industry trends
• Prepare detailed reports for each project, including maintaining an expense report and recording labor hours
• Cross-train in other disciplines of the organization as needed

Qualifications:

• Experience with the design, assembly and installation of specialized equipment
• Training or experience with 2D and 3D CAD software required (Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks etc..)
• Background in machining and/or welding preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or machine-building preferred
• Self-motivated, innovative, and flexible personality