Design Engineer I, Mechanical

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a team-centric and collaborative Design Engineer I focused on Mechanical Engineering to join our Design Engineering Team. In this role, you will apply foundational engineering knowledge to provide comprehensive risk analysis of electromechanical systems. You will be responsible for creating design models, publishing technical documentation, and supporting project workflows from quoting through prototyping.

Key job requirements include investigating customer component selection for quality or lead time risk. Identify challenges and alternate solutions for build-to-print and off-the-shelf components. Plan Responsible for supporting sales and quoting organization to obtain communicate project and product risk. Assignments require the investigation of a limited number of variables and supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems. May supervise or coordinate the work of designers and other technical support personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application

• Designs gas and/or liquid delivery systems, test equipment, and mechatronics using CAD software

• Works with account managers and operations staff to complete design requirements to customers’ specifications

• Works with quoting specialists to comprehend and interpret customer designs, translating the material needs to the factory to provide basic risk assessment of project completion.

• Coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications

• Designs products and systems to interface machines, hardware and software

• Conducts design review meetings with internal staff

• Investigates feasibility for applicability of alternative material sources

• May participate in customer presentations with sales/operations staff

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Project management skills
• Customer service orientation
• FMEA knowledge and applicability a plus
• Working knowledge of CAD software - Pro Engineer, AutoCAD, Solidworks
• Ability to work effectively with design teams and operations
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and database software

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Experience Requirement:

Work Experience:

• 0-2+ years design and / or Engineering experience
• Working knowledge of quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Criteria:

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.

Physical Demands :

• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Ability to move arms, hands and fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.

Environmental Exposure:

• Ability to sit or stand for sustained periods of time.
• Work in a manufacturing, office and/or cleanroom environment.
• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, and exposure to chemicals.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.

Overnight Travel:

• Work may require out-of-town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting)
• Extended travel may be required but should not exceed 3 weeks per trip.