5-7 years of experience in mechanical product or process design
Strong technical skills in mechanical equipment and fixtures
Knowledge of electrical standards
BSME degree or equivalent required
Certification in a mechanical design field is desirable
Experience with AutoCAD or Inventor software is a plus
Strong business acumen and advanced problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
Interpret customer requests for quotes and provide detailed technical descriptions
Design and develop cost-effective products that meet customer requirements
Support design documentation through calculations and prototyping
Deliver complete and accurate design packages to the drafting department
Analyze problems and select optimal solutions
Collaborate with drafting to create detailed design packages including schematics and BOM
Follow Avtron Design and Project Management Processes
Initiate process improvement opportunities
Benefits
Opportunities for continuous product standardization and cost reduction
Engagement in innovative design processes
Collaboration with a skilled drafting department
Potential for professional development through additional responsibilities
Involvement in integration and process improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing electrical test equipment based on customer requirements. This role will develop standard products based on standard component selection and standard design processes while participating in continuous product standardization and cost reduction.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
Interpret the customer request for quote and provide detailed technical description and cost
Design and develop the best cost\performance product that meets or exceeds customer requirements
Support and document design by calculations, prototyping
Provide on time, complete and accurate design package to the drafting department
Analyze alternate solutions to a problem and select the optimal solution
Work with drafting department to create detail design package consisting of schematics and Bill of Material based on standard parts and assembly drawings.
Work within the guidelines of the Avtron Design and Project Management Processes
Assume additional responsibilities as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
Initiate integration and process improvement opportunities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
5-7 years of experience in mechanical product or process design
Strong technical skills
Experience in design and development of mechanical equipment and fixtures
Knowledgeable in the electrical standards
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
BSME degree or equivalent is required
Skills
Strong business acumen
Good creative ability
Advanced problem solving skills
Solid organizational skills
Experience
Certification in a mechanical design field is desirable 5+ years in product support, product applications or related experience
Experience with AutoCad or Inventor software a plus
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Experience with Windows software, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Microsoft Project.
