Mechanical Engineer

PRIMARY PURPOSE : The mechanical engineer position plans and designs mechanical assemblies for automation and robotics projects.

This position is responsible for organizing highly complex activities for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of engineering projects in accordance with VMRA and applicable governing standards.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conceptualizes and designs highly complex automation machinery, robotic cells and material handling systems, including development and checking of technical specifications, drawings and bills of material.
• Creates 3D part / assembly models and details drawings for manufacture per design best practices using Solidworks.
• Manages the scope of work for mechanical design on customized projects, including planning, supervising project work, and verifying designs to ensure effective performance of the work.
• Supports fabrication, testing and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Provides guidance and direction in technical risk evaluation, functional composition, and interface management as part of the design team.
• Provides technical expertise in automation and equipment engineering practices.
• Ensures commitments on projects are met including cost, schedule, function, performance, serviceability, and appearance.
• Delivers complete and accurate designs within the allotted time.
• Supports sales activities including initial customer meetings, design conceptualization, hours estimating and quote generation.
• Develops and maintains positive customer relations.
• Knows and follows all safety rules, such as safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
• Other job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY / MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct reports.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of 3D CAD design (e.g., Solidworks, AutoCAD Inventor, Pro / Engineer) that includes modeling and automation systems design experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET) from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of mechanical engineering experience in automation.
• Strong precision machine design background.
• Experience with specifying Pneumatic / Electric actuators and force loading calculations.
• Solidworks experience preferred.
• Experience with project management methods, practices and tools including scoping, facilitations, delegation, and risk management best practices.
• Substantial knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes such as machining, grinding, welding, hand assembly, fasteners, etc.

GENERAL SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant experience with fixed automation and / or robotic assembly system concept development and design.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams to handle multiple priorities and meet scheduled milestones.
• Ability to accurately estimate the level of effort required to complete a design on time and within budget.
• Possesses a desire and capability to coach and mentor interns and other engineering partners.
• Demonstrated mechanical component and assembly design experience.
• Demonstrated experience in engineered component selection and major equipment specification development.
• Demonstrated ability to create drawing packages, electronic bills of materials and engineering change orders.

License / Registration / Certification : N / A

Issued by (Governing Body) : N / A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to regularly lift and / or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Able to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color determination, and adjustment of focus.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to bend, twist, climb, kneel, and balance.
• Occasionally required to use hands to grasp, reach and operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasional exposure to a production environment.
• Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements.

Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel is required approximately 10 % of the job.

Travel is anticipated for this position, typically within a 400-mile radius of the metropolitan Milwaukee area, but this can vary depending on the project, and could include international travel.

Occasional overnight travel may be necessary. Some occasional local day travel may be necessary.