Mechanical EngineerThe Mechanical Engineer is responsible for complex projects and challenging engineering assignments. Leads projects from inception to completion and ensures all objectives are met. Collaborates with engineering professionals and other cross-functional departments.
This position develops new standard products and complete automation systems from concept design through implementation into production (analyzing, understanding design requirements, designing components to meet requirements, and testing the system to validate the design). Leads system troubleshooting efforts, creates and evaluates technological developments, investigates feasibility of new engineering techniques, components, processes, and materials.ResponsibilitiesDevelopment (design, layout, conceptualization, and costing) of new products and systems from concept through productionAssists with development, documentation, and cost estimates for product functional and design specificationsInstrumental in developing automation system designs that exceed customer-needs while leveraging 80 products and Engineering Design StandardsCommunicate effectively with customers, sales team, applications experts, machine builders, other technical experts, and site-leadership team to achieve business objectivesMakes reasonable estimates of time required to complete designs and adjusts personal schedule and level-of-effort and asks for appropriate assistance to consistently complete assigned tasks on-timeInnovate solutions and develop products, processes and systems based on customer and business needsPerforms mechanical design and development of component parts and assembliesHas familiarity with how mechanical systems integrate and function with electrical and software control systems and can identify weaknesses in the design phaseAssists with assembly, fine-tuning, customer acceptance test and troubleshoots performance issues at root-cause level following through with incorporating lessons-learned into Engineering Design Standards and Engineering ProcessesGenerates engineering documentation including product drawings and manualsCoordinates new product introduction and training with cross functional departments including manufacturing/product management/sales/serviceSupports existing standard products with design improvementsPerforms analysis and tests new products and product enhancements for design validationWorks in cross functional teams consisting of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, technicians, machine builders, sourcing professionals, project managers, and product managersProvides guidance and training to other engineers and technical staffEmbraces company EHS program and works to promote safe and healthy working environment for self and others.Travel and interface with customer and internal resources as needed to troubleshoot issues at customer sites.Maintains focus on continuous improvement by applying 80/20, PLS, and USa principles/techniques and makes process improvement recommendations to management.Other duties as assigned.Position Qualification RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar is requiredExperience/Skills:Minimum 3-5 year(s) experience in Mechanical Design or related field Design experience with industrial automation and machine design is required Excellent root-cause problem solving, attention to detail, working to timelines, and decision-making skills Excellent aptitude in all branches of mechanics as relates to components, machines, and complex automation systems Tolerance stack-ups, Fixturing, Repeatability, Dynamic effects, Motion control, Risk Analysis Experience with 3D CAD tools, SolidWorks required Familiarity with ANSI, UL, CSA, CE and other design standards for industrial equipment Good teamwork and project leadership skills Good rapport with customers and able to work under pressure with project deadlines Proficient in the knowledge and use of MS Office (Word, Excel)Other Requirements and ConditionsPhysical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, sit and type, occasionally twist/turn, reach above shoulder and outward, stand, walk, bend, grasp with hands on a regular, daily basis and lift, stretch, and squat throughout the day.Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Specific vision abilities required by this job include concentrated attention, close vision, far vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to bring object into sharp focus.Working Conditions: Commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.Typical Office (80%) Plant Conditions (20%) Travel (as needed)Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:Computer, Microsoft Office Suite, calculator, telephone, scanners, printers, ERP, SolidWorks, AutoCADLicense(s)/Certification(s) Required: None