Under general supervision, the Mechanical Engineer performs design work of special products consisting of sensors, fittings and related products, including mechanical design, material/part specifications, and engineering documentation; performs sensor tests to verify designs; and performs other related functions as needed.

Role Responsibilities
* Development of designs for special products locally or together with sites in Germany
* Design, calculation, creation of drawings/documents and offers as well as creation in relevant SAP - databases
* Processing of orders and production support
* Ensuring product safety and quality and meeting delivery deadlines
* Optimization and spare parts creation for special products
* Design and modification of optical sensors, sub-assemblies, and parts based on feedback from application/sales engineers and customers; estimate costs.
* Create mechanical drawings, bill of materials (BoMs), work instructions for manufacturing and assembly procedures.
* Document and maintain mechanical drawings, BoMs, work instructions and other related documents in SAP system.
* Assemble and test sensors to verify/validate designs.
* Support certification engineer, clarify technical questions regarding sensor designs, functions, and work principles.
Qualification Profile
* B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required

* 4-8 years experience in Mechanical Design

* Experience with CREO, PRO/E, SolidWorks and optical sensors.
* Knowledge of mechanical design principles, standards, and practices in manufacturing.
* Knowledge of material properties, test methods/standards, and material selections for mechanical designs.
* Knowledge of optical sensors, pH probes, photometers, conductivity meters, and other electronic analyzers and measurement devices.
* Ability of organizing, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
* Computer skills including MS Office, SAP, and other specialized software such as ThermoFisher FTIR and Lambda 1050 Spectrometer SW.
* Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
* Excellent team player.

Benefits Perks
* The security of working for an international family-owned company
* Tuition reimbursement and a wide range of development opportunities
* Comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision
* Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
* Generous paid time off
* Company-paid caregiver and parental leave
* Life insurance and 401(k) savings with company match

Salary Range: $80,000 - $115,000 depending on experience