Mechanicals Engineer (m/f)

General Summary

• Design machines and machine components at a professional level from customer specifications or concepts, developing layout, assembly, and detail drawings.
• Develop necessary parts lists and bills of materials.
• Check assembly processes and adjust finished machines to ensure proper operation, if needed.
• Work directly with the customer in design and development of a desired product concept.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform highly skilled design from general instructions in written or narrative form.
• Accept specifications or product concepts and develop conceptual perspectives of machines or component parts.
• Reduce initial concept to layout assembly and detailed drawings.
• Utilize the services of other Engineers and Assistants, as necessary.
• Work with Manager of Mechanical Engineering, other staff Engineers, Draft Persons, and customers to assure development of machine modification.
• May be charged with lead or supervisory role in a team assignment.
• Select and requisition necessary parts for project.
• Follow project through assembly process, verifying accuracy of manufacture.
• Make final adjustments to machine to ensure proper operation.
• Aid in machine accepting testing by customers.

Skills/Knowledge

Requirements:

• Basic computer skills
• Data entry
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Familiarity with material specifications (ANSI) a plus
• Knowledge of electro mechanical devices (motors, switches, etc.)
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Engineering degree
• Two years or more mechanical design experience
• Experience with servo, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• CAD Solid Edge preferred
• Exposure to metals machining environment
• Machinist experience a plus