What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at VJ Technologies?
Mechanical Engineer
Responsible for Mechanical Engineering responsibilities of a given project including
system design, project planning, development and tracking of budgets, customer interface, and establishing and monitoring schedules.
Job Description:
- Design and develop electro-mechanical and/or material handling systems using linear actuators, server motorsand conveyors in accordance with National codes and standards.
- Create and modify concept drawings, detailed design, assembly and fabrication drawings; BOMs; O&M manuals; and other related design documentation
- Generate 2D and 3D designs using Solid Works and/or AutoCad/Inventor
- Interact with sales team, assisting with system proposals and scope review (concept drawings, costing, etc.)
- Interact with a cross-disciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, software, imaging) to review, define, and design integrated system solutions to meet requirements of worldwide customers
- Must be experienced in the design of mechanical systems, write design specifications for the purchase of equipment.
- Produce design calculations to verify design
- Travel to customer sites worldwide to participate in concept and technical discussions, kick off meetings, oversee installations, or trouble shoot.
- Potential travel to sister facilities and customer sites within the US and in India, China and Europe to work with team on current or future projects, as required.
Essential Skills:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 3 to 5 years of Electro-mechanical and/or mechanical systems design experience.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Expertise in 3D CAD tools. Solid Works strongly preferred; AutoCad acceptable.
- Prior experience in a QA controlled design environment. (ISO 9000, NQA-1, or similar)
- Working knowledge of pneumatic controls
- Experience sizing motors to move thousand pound objects.
- Familiarity with motion control products and standard motor/gearbox components
- Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude and problem solving abilities
- Must be highly organized and self motivated
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Tools
Non-Essential Skills:
- Ability to work in a fast paced team oriented environment
- Experience with machine tooling disciplines and techniques desirable
- Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project preferred, Primavera)
- X-ray imaging system experience a plus but not required
- Familiarity in the fundamentals of Ethernet and networking
Physical & Mental Demands:
- Regularly required to sit and use computer equipment for prolonged periods of time to create and revise designs, Bills of Materials, and related design documentation.
- Will be required to sit, stand, walk, bend and work within and around systems in an industrial environment.
- Need to repeatedly use hands to finger, handle, feel and operate hand tools, power tools, and related standard industrial production and office equipment.
- Could be required to lift, move, carry, and/or maneuver materials up to 50 pounds alone; heavier with assistance.
- May need to work or traverse upon ladders and/or elevated heights with proper safety gear.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Expected to effectively communicate in person, on phone, and via email and other electronic devices on a continual and repetitive basis.
- Domestic and international travel via air, rail, and car.
- Able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
This position has been deemed a Safety Sensitive position.
The responsibilities and skills noted within this job description are not all inclusive and are subject to change.
EEO/VETs/AAP
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000