Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following; other duties may be assigned.
Required to work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company Health and Safety and other Policies
Determine, understand and verify the function and mechanics of assigned projects
Review initial concept with sales, project manager, customer and supervisor, as required
Formulate machine design in CAD using simple, efficient and cost effective processes
Specify and obtain quotes for specialized purchased equipment
Source and qualify all purchased mechanical, sensing, pneumatic and hydraulic components
Compile Sequence of Operations, I/O List, Pneumatic BOM and Valve Bank Layout
Responsible for checking and releasing BOM to Purchasing
Work with assigned programmer to create working program
Respond to questions from machine shop and assembly during building of machine
Work with machine builder throughout the debugging phase
Review marked up drawings, and work with assigned detailer to update complete drawing package
Stores data (specifications, quotes, estimates, drawings etc.) according to Samuel standards
Mentor Junior level Mechanical Designers
Position Requirements: (Knowledge, Skill, Ability)
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
Ability to work at advanced levels of design complexity
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to proficiently use CAD and current office computer software
Must be creative, have a mechanical aptitude and think and visualize in 3 dimensions
Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and internal team members
Autonomy and Authority:
Work as a fully qualified professional without detailed supervision, but within clear guidelines, defined standards and specifications
Responsible for the design of complete lines or standalone machines
Will guide and monitor the work of other engineers or technical staff working within the engineering department or on the same projects
Provides input to management with respect to the evolution of company and department technical standards and designs
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
Technologist Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 10 years of Mechanical Design experience or equivalent
Valid Passport and driver’s license may be required, as well as the ability to travel to customer sites both locally and internationally.
Special Requirements (physical demands and work environment): The employee occasionally will spend time in an environment where he/she is exposed to medium to high noise levels and where safety glasses and adequate shoes are essential
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