Mechanical Design Engineer

The Design Engineer’s primary responsibilities will be:

- Design of special hydraulic and recycling equipment.

- Using mechanical aptitude and innovation to solve complex engineering problems

- Perform structural analysis and testing on machine frames

- Project management including interfacing with customers, specifying components for purchase and generating and managing timelines.

- Participate in startup and commissioning of machinery

- Creating documentation including writing technical manuals

Candidate will obtain significant training and expertise in the following areas:

- 3-D Machine Design Using SolidWorks

- Structural analysis using FEA software

- PLC and HMI programming

- Hydraulic design (including our 12-week training course)

- “Hands-on” skills such as welding, milling, machine assembly

Qualifications:

- Mechanical engineering degree from an accredited university

- 5+ years’ experience in a similar role

- 3-D CAD Experience (SolidWorks is preferred)

- Experience designing precision machine parts for manufacturing including manufacturing drawings, correct print tolerances, exploded views, etc.

- Familiar with machine components such as

o Power transmission (Induction motor, servo motors and gearboxes)

o Linear guides

o Pneumatic or hydraulic systems

o PLC’s, sensors and transducers

The ideal candidate will have great communication skills, be willing to travel (approximately 10% of the time) and have a strong mechanical aptitude

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• PLC Programming Experience
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• CAD/CAM Software