Design Engineer

GENERAL SUMMARY:

- Conceptualize and prepare 3D models of automated machinery assemblies and components with guidance from senior design staff.
- Work with lab or shop personnel to validate the designs.
- Prepare detailed mechanical and electrical drawings of machine components and assemblies, create bills of material and manage the resulting documents in the electronic vault or business system, as needed.
- PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and/or modify systems and/or components.
- Debug prototypes and modifications.
- Determine modifications and improvements needed.
- Determine and define compound or material test requirements for qualification.
- Perform engineering change activities as required.
- Use Solidworks 3D modelling and 2D drafting CAD software as part of the design process.
- Initiate vendor contact and evaluate products by reviewing vendor specifications to be incorporated in the equipment design.

SKILLS:

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 3 years engineering experience, preferably in a automated machinery design environment
- Proficiency in Solidworks 3D CAD software
- ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Use of finite element analysis software for structural and vibration studies
- Controls experience and PLC programming are desirable 
- Solidworks