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Design Engineer - Equipment
Piqua, OH
Competitive benefits, minimal travel, exceptional company culture, and excellent work/life balance!
➡️ Are you ready to apply your expertise in custom mechanical equipment design?
➡️ Are you seeking a highly stable organization with great employee tenure?
➡️ Imagine a better work/life balance with a reliable 40-45-hour work week, NO weekends and limited travel!
➡️ Prefer the agility and culture of a privately held company over a large corporation?
If you're looking for an opportunity to advance your career in a supportive, high-value environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of a dedicated team!
A profitable, well-established original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is actively seeking a Design Engineer to focus on designing custom equipment based on customer specifications and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, including electrical engineering staff, under the guidance of an Engineering Manager. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Lead the design and detailed engineering of mechanical equipment for custom projects
• Manage the design and detailing phases for multiple concurrent engineering projects
• Utilize 3D modeling software for comprehensive design tasks, including the development of structures, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems
• Coordinate with Electrical Engineers to ensure seamless integration of electrical components into the mechanical design
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure adherence to established project budgets and deadlines
• Finalize design documentation for release to the manufacturing floor
• Participate in internal meetings and maintain clear, consistent communication with production and sales teams
• Interface directly with customers throughout the design process to ensure specifications are met
• Develop and tailor technical equipment manuals for specific customer installations
• Conduct customer site visits on a very limited basis; minimal overnight travel is expected
• Complete additional engineering duties as assigned by management
Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment and collaborating with other engineers. The company offers competitive medical benefits, vacation, paid holidays, 401K, tuition reimbursement and life insurance.
REQUIREMENTS for the Design Engineer - Equipment:
1. High school diploma; a Bachelor's degree is preferred
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar mechanical design engineering position
3. Experience designing mechanical equipment
4. Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret and apply information from blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering documents
5. Solid understanding of strength of materials and mechanical calculations
6. Proficiency in utilizing 3D modeling software
7. Microsoft Office
Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. Experience with SolidWorks
2. Working knowledge of electrical system design
3. Experience designing hydraulic systems
Reasons to work for this organization:
➡️ Excellent team oriented culture
➡️ Family owned, privately held company
➡️ Excellent work/life balance and NO weekends
➡️ Diverse business mix
➡️ Great tenure among staff