Mechanical Design Engineer

COVID-19 acknowledgement:

100% vaccinated company. For the safety of our team, proof of vaccination, or one dose with the second one scheduled is required for employment.

We have a spot for you on our team if you enjoy hands-on engineering, producing new solutions (not just concepts), and being technically challenged every day.

Individual contributors and those who want to advance into a leadership role both have opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead or assist other engineers in the production of proof of concept models for a variety of applications.
• Sewing machines and stations, as well as fabric handling.
• Lead/support engineers during development of prototypes from proof of
• engineering test methods, data-driven decision-making, and innovative problem-solving concepts.
• To give engineering reasoning and design validation, use design and simulation technologies (CAD, FEA, CFD, etc.), fast prototyping (3D printing, quick-turn fabrication, etc.), and data logging and analysis in producing unique solutions.
• Create designs for textile assembly manufacturing equipment (from components to a finished product).
• Create documentation of prototype and production equipment design criteria and engineering justification that supports design decisions and component selections (actuator size, sensor type, motor size, bearing size, etc.).
• Develop fabrication drawings and complete BOM’s for ordering prototype and production assembly equipment.
• Troubleshoot prototype and production assembly equipment for reliability, quality, and throughput issues. Provide solutions based on engineering justification.
• Collaborate with other mechanical engineers to grow cumulative team technical knowledge and skills, improving team efficiency and synergy.
• Champion sound engineering practices and help mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, technicians, and administrative personnel to accomplish product and project goals.

Required Technical Skills:

• 5+ years of 3D CAD modeling experience (SOLIDWORKS preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation (high speed assembly machine design preferred).
• 3+ years of experience converting/developing “ideas” into practical and functional “solutions” that meet the business needs in a timely manner.
• 3+ years of experience working with industrial grade automation components (sensors, motors, PLC’s, etc.).
• 3+ years of experience in reviewing engineering designs and data for approval.
• Extensive knowledge/experience of manufacturing processes, machining, and fabrication techniques and how they can be leveraged to enhance reliability and reduce cost.
• Experience supporting project planning, budgeting, and task delegation.

Bonus Skills:

• Machining and/or fabrication experience.
• PLC programming knowledge. (TwinCAT, Codesys, etc.)
• Robot arm programming knowledge. (Fanuc, Epson, etc.)
• Machine vision experience.
• Seek deep understanding of technical problems.
• Experience handling anisotropic materials.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.

JOB ID: 13005

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• CAD Software
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Product Design Experience
• PLC Programming Experience
• Engineering Degree

Machines & technologies you'll use:

CAD Software (Solidworks)