Job Description

Sr. Mechanical Systems Engineer

Responsible for Mechanical Engineering responsibilities of a given project including system design, project planning, development and tracking of budgets, customer interface, and establishing and monitoring schedules.

Job Description:

• Design and develop electro-mechanical and/or material handling systems in accordance with National codes and standards.

• Create and modify concept drawings, detailed design, assembly, and fabrication drawings; BOMs; O&M manuals; and other related design documentation.

• Review and approve system design drawings generated by other MEs

• Oversee version control and engineering change control process for all mechanical engineering documentation produced.

• Generate 2D and 3D designs using SolidWorks.

• Interact with sales team, assisting with system proposals and scope review (concept drawings, costing, etc.)

• Interact with a cross-disciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, software, imaging) located in CT and NY to review, define, and design integrated system solutions to meet requirements of worldwide customers.

• Produce, verify, and review engineering calculations to verify design.

• Mentor and train junior mechanical engineering staff members, as applicable.

• Travel to customer sites worldwide to participate in technical discussions, kick off meetings, oversee installations, or trouble shoot.

• Potential travel to sister facilities within the US and in India, China, and France to work with team on current or future projects, as required (Approx. 15% travel).

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 7 to 10 years of experience designing electro-mechanical and/or mechanical systems from concept through assembly level design.

• Must be experienced in the design of mechanical systems, write design specifications for the purchase of equipment.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills

• Expertise in SolidWorks 3D CAD tool.

• Significant exposure to civil works such as construction of concrete buildings

• Prior experience working with, and generating BOMs within, an MRP or ERP system.

• Prior experience in a QA controlled design environment.

• Working knowledge of pneumatic controls

• Experience writing design specifications.

• Familiarity with motion control products and standard motor/gearbox components

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and problem-solving abilities

• Must be highly organized and self-motivated.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Tools

• Must be a strong team player, capable of thriving within a close knit, cross functional fast-paced team-oriented environment.

Non-Essential Skills:

• Experience with machine tooling disciplines and techniques

• Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project

• Experience working with x-ray or CT technology.

• Knowledge or understanding of non-destructive testing (NDT) concepts.

• Familiarity in the fundamentals of Ethernet and networking

• Prior exposure to MS AX ERP system

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Regularly required to sit and use computer equipment for prolonged periods of time to create and revise designs, Bills of Materials, and related design documentation.

• Will be required to sit, stand, walk, bend and work within and around systems in an industrial environment.

• Need to repeatedly use hands to finger, handle, feel and operate hand tools, power tools, and related standard industrial production and office equipment.

• Could be required to lift, move, carry, and/or maneuver materials up to 50 pounds alone; heavier with assistance.

• May need to work or traverse upon ladders and/or elevated heights with proper safety gear.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• Expected to effectively communicate in person, on phone, and via email and other electronic devices on a continual and repetitive basis.

• Domestic and international travel via air, rail, and car.

• Able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

This position has been deemed a Safety Sensitive position.

The responsibilities and skills noted within this job description are not all inclusive and are subject to change.

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