Mechanical Engineer

SUMMARY:

Researches, plans, and designs mechanical and electromechanical products and systems, and directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems by performing the duties listed below. Possess a collaborative personality and should be opened to suggestions from team members. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)

· Participate in structural analysis of parts and assemblies independently and in groups using various methods such as hand calculations, Excel spreadsheets, FEA, etc. Experience performing FEA’s is preferred.

· Research and analyze data such as customer design requirements, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.

· Determine feasibility of designing new manipulators or modifying existing designs considering costs, availability, space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors in harmony with corporate goals.

· Design and develop complex mechanical machine tools

· Plan and direct engineering personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems

· Direct and coordinate fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications

· Prepare product, or system layouts, detailed drawings, assembly drawings, and schematics.

· Coordinate and direct manufacturing/building of prototype products or systems

· Coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of machines and equipment.

· Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions

· Provide weekly job performance reports to management

· Periodic travel required to interface with customer, to acquire detailed project information, to evaluate prototype equipment, etc. Increased levels of travel may initially be required as part of training

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, and/or EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor's degree (B. S. Mechanical Engineering preferred) from four-year college or ABET accredited university

· At least one year of design experience is preferred.

· Passing FE exam preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to comprehend and apply principles of calculus, modern algebra, trigonometry, and statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as statics, mechanics of materials, kinematics, moments of inertia, centroids, design of experiments, probabilities, and standard deviation.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,). Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to deal with inter-spatial relationships.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Applicant must have the ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals as well as be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and suppliers.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Strong CAD experience required including 3D modeling techniques and design. One or more years of experience using a 3D modeling software package. SolidWorks is preferred. Ability to use and a general understanding of Windows based operating systems. One or more years of experience using Word and Excel.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to communicate to internal and external customers and contacts. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, and go up and down stairs; use hands to probe, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000