Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

Conceptual and detailed engineering of custom industrial automation equipment including robotic work cells, work piece tooling, and positioning equipment using 3-D CAD software (i.e., ProE / Creo and SolidWorks). Complete mechanical engineering items needed to design, build, ship and service products. A Mechanical Designer typically works on one (1) complex design at a time and has the capability to perform all mechanical engineering tasks on a project from beginning to completion.

Job Responsibilities

• Fast-paced work environment (typical project duration is 4-8 weeks);
• Mechanical aptitude for engineering custom / prototype mechanisms;
• Ability to complete basic engineering calculations (static, dynamic systems);
• Interaction and involvement with related personnel during fabrication and demonstration of equipment;
• Frequent interaction with customer during development projects;
• Provide mechanical layouts and details to production;
• Take initiative to meet challenging project timelines and budgets (hours and materials);
• Ability to act as Engineering Lead, Designer and Detailer for small-scale projects;
• Ensure that product, as designed, is in conformance with quote and customer purchase order;
• Assist in compiling documentation;
• Provide technical assistance to Estimating, Sales, Production and Service, as required;
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively in team environment, which may involve Machine (builders), Project Management, Engineering Teams, Management and support functions; 
• Other job-related duties as assigned. 

Experience and Skills

Required

• 1 to 2 or more years of relevant design experience in industrial automation or a degree in mechanical engineering or similar field. Industry experience is a plus!

Preferred

• Proven design experience with Industrial Automation is preferred; minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred.
• Computer proficiency including MS Office (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel) and project management software experience.

Nonessential Skills and Experience

• Safety (OSHA, SDS), ANSI (RIA) standards. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, an employee is typically required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk, see and hear; employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; balance; stoop; squat; bend; climb stairs; and lift up to 20 lbs. Repetition with activity; computer work. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low.