What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer, USA position at DMG MORI USA, INC?
Title: Mechanical Engineer – DMG MORI Additive Solutions Research and Development
Reports to: Head of Research and Development
Location: 1415 N Cherry Ave, Chicago IL 60642
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm
Classification: Exempt
Travel: 25%
Employment is conditioned on DMG MORI's ability to obtain and maintain any necessary export licensing.
Work on designing, testing, and prototyping new innovations for industrial machine tools in the field of additive manufacturing, precision components, and related equipment. This will require creating CAD and drawing files, test plans and test benches, and prototype and production of various mechanical and electro-mechanical devices and systems. This work may be related to existing or new products or components. Product development responsibilities will include interpretation and implementation of internal or external customer specification and documentation requirements.
Essential Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities include up to and not limited to: Perform development engineering work under direct supervision.
- Design compliant (ISO/UL/FDA) mechanical and electromechanical systems (experience with laser radiating devices is preferred)
- Design, model, and draft layouts for mechanical components, assemblies, systems, and related elements
- Specify bill of materials, communicate with suppliers, and collaborate with procurement on ordering components
- Attend and participate in regular design reviews with team members and management staff to ensure a high-quality design
- Design and conduct tests along with analyzing and interpreting test data
- Troubleshoot the systems/products in prototype and production environment
- Simulation or optimization design with experience in DfAM, DFM methodologies is preferred
- Travel when required to check customer machines, to support overseas R&D work, and to attend design reviews/conferences, while representing the company in a professional manner
Minimum Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university in STEM field
- 1-5 years Mechanical Design Experience, CAD and preferably FEA and other simulation and analysis tools.
- Experience with PTC CREO and Windchill highly preferred.
- Knowledge in part processing, metal cutting, CNC programming, reading drawings, and machine setup.
- Strong understanding of GD&T approaches
- Proven experience to communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
- Proven organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
- Strong analytical/problem solving abilities.
Work Environment:
Exposure to manufacturing/machining environments which may present possible hazards such as noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and other automated and manual machinery. General office environment experienced at DMG MORI office.
Physical Demands:
Frequent: Travel, operating a vehicle, standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Pushing, pulling, and lifting objects. Repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements.
Periodic: Operating power equipment, sitting at desk, utilizing computers and phones.
Occasional: Lifting or moving up to 50lbs.