Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Are you a hands-on Engineer? Are you interested in designing the robotic machines of the future while building your own future?

PVA would love to meet you! We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work winner and Healthiest Employer.

Come see for yourself why we're an award-winning employer.

PVA is adding to our Engineering team! The Project Engineer (Mechanical) is responsible for designing the systems and products sold by Precision Valve Automation - PVA.

This position ensures that the product is designed correctly, and within customer requirements, budget, and timeframe.

Job Details :

• 7 : 00 am - 4 : 00 pm or 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm Monday-Friday (1st shift)
• Starting pay is $75,000 - $100,000 per year depending on experience
• This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY

Job Responsibilities :

• Designs and develops machine documents and submits models to CAD group to create diagrams and generate full bill for parts.
• Review sales orders and interprets engineering needs to deliver an on-time, complete, and accurate design and documentation package.
• Monitors project to ensure that goals and customer expectations are met, and product is developed on schedule.
• Facilitates project kick-off meeting.
• Coordinates with other departments to develop project schedule.
• Answers questions, manages expectations and acceptance criterion, and fosters customer relationships throughout the design process.
• Partners with purchasing and internal shops to order parts for on time delivery.
• Organizes and facilitates Engineering Cross Review to assess and ensure design meets the needs of the customer and company.
• Interprets safety codes so that equipment meets specifications on every design.
• Conducts meetings to gain customer approval of all specifications prior to manufacturing.
• Creates test run-off document, post run-off punch list, and conducts customer run-off acceptance meeting.

Skills :

• Customer centric, committed to supporting the internal and external customer.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Strong computer and excel skills.
• Knowledge of industrial robots, machinery, electrical and fluid mechanics, electronics, and modeling / drawing software, required.

SolidWorks experience preferred.

• Minimum five (5)+ years of custom engineering and design required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, required.
• Leadership experience desired.

Job Location : PVA Global Headquarters Halfmoon, NY

• PVA provides competitive salaries with an extensive benefits package including 90% employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• free onsite health center; employer paid Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time;

paid maternity / paternity leave; 401k savings with company match; new employee mentorship program.

PVA’s provides equal employment opportunities for all job applicants without regard to race, religion, color, marital status, physical handicap, disability, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, age, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, or transgender status.

Requirements :

Physical Requirements

• Standing / Walking : Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation or moving about in a work area. (C)
• Sitting : Remaining in a normal seated position. (F)
• Carrying : Moving an object usually by holding it in hands or arms, or on shoulders. Up to 50 lbs. (F)
• Lifting : Raising an object from one level to another with hands or arms and / or shoulders, back and legs (O)
• Pushing / Pulling : Exerting force upon an object so that object moves away from / towards the force. (F)
• Travel : Requires traveling outside geographic area. (O)
• Stooping; Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. (F)
• Reaching; Extending hands or arms in any direction. (C)
• Handling; Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise performing precision work with hands. (C)
• Bending / Twisting; Continual intermittent twisting of the spine. (F)
• Talking; Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work. (C)
• Hearing; Receiving detailed information through oral communication. (C)
• Vision; Clarity of vision at near or far distances. (C)
• Computer usage or other special equipment operated. (C)

Legend :

• NP Not Present
• Occasional (Up to 25% of time)
• F Frequent (26%-74% of time)
• C Constant (75% or more of time)
30+ days ago