Mechanical Engineer

Smart IMS

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of design experience in automated assembly systems or custom machinery.
  • Proficient in Creo Parametric; familiarity with SolidWorks is acceptable.
  • Experience with Windchill PDM/PLM for managing design data.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical machine design and automated systems, including pneumatic and motion control.
  • Skilled in design for manufacturability (DFM) and engineering drawing standards.
  • Able to independently execute machine designs with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop automated assembly and production machinery using Creo.
  • Create detailed mechanical layouts and designs from initial concepts to final release.
  • Apply engineering principles to solve complex mechanical challenges effectively.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and design documentation.
  • Perform engineering calculations and analysis to support design decisions.
  • Support prototype development and customer testing from start to finish.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation technology.
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Onsite role facilitates direct engagement and hands-on project involvement.
  • Chance to influence product design and project outcomes.
  • Professional development and design review participation.
Full Job Description
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop custom automated assembly equipment, production machinery, and industrial automation systems using Creo Parametric.
  • Create mechanical concepts, layouts, detailed assemblies, and component designs from initial requirements through final release.
  • Utilize engineering principles and sound technical judgment to solve complex mechanical design challenges.
  • Develop detailed manufacturing drawings, BOMs, specifications, and design documentation.
  • Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, component sizing, and mechanical evaluations to support design decisions.
  • Support prototype development, equipment testing, validation, troubleshooting, and customer demonstrations.
  • Participate in formal design reviews with Project Engineers and stakeholders, incorporating feedback and making necessary design improvements.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, controls engineering, systems integration, suppliers, and project teams to ensure successful project execution.
  • Ensure designs meet requirements for functionality, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Maintain thorough documentation throughout the design lifecycle, including revisions and engineering change processes.
  • Deliver high-quality designs while managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3+ years of mechanical design experience within automated assembly systems, custom machinery, industrial automation, robotics, or special-purpose equipment.
  • Proficiency in Creo (preferred). Proficiency in SWx will also be considered.
  • Experience with Windchill PDM/PLM for design data management.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Mechanical machine design
    • Automated assembly equipment
    • Pneumatic and mechanical systems
    • Motion control components
    • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
    • Component selection and system integration
    • GD&T and engineering drawing standards
  • Proven ability to independently execute complete machine designs with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

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