JOB SUMMARY:  

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for the overall direction and guidance of the Mechanical Engineering team, ensuring excellence and quality of the product design. Experience in machine design and analysis to work in a team environment in the design and manufacture of Automated Industrial Machinery is required. The position also requires knowledge of general machine operation, manufacturability of materials and designs, and the ability to design for Assembly and Manufacture. The successful candidate will be technically oriented with strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. The Senior Project Engineer position also requires knowledge of Project Management and execution.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Design calculation and analysis

·         Design/arrangement drawings

·         Design Optimization

·         Quality of Designs / Cost of Quality

·         Detail/manufacturing drawings (Fabrication and Machining)

·         Verifying of design and detail drawings

·         Maintain budget and schedule in conjunction with Project Management

·         Budget, Schedule and Task Execution Tracking.

·         Project Scope Management

·         Presentation of designs, design intent and machine functions to end user

·         Sales and proposal support as required

·         Assembly floor and vendor/machine shop support as required

·         Author and publish Maintenance and troubleshooting manuals

·         Minimal travel to customer locations

·         Involved in all phases of the product development lifecycle

·         Establish design standards based on customer specifications

·         Maintain bill of materials

·         Review new components for product design

·         Lead and participate in new product releases

·         ·         Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

·         10+ years’ leadership/management experience in a manufacturing environment

·         Experience in machine design, stress and deflection calculations, material selection, purchased component sizing, design through detail drawings and Bills of Material

·         Familiar with Finite Element Analysis

·         Troubleshooting experience (Shop testing, Site Commissioning and Start-Up)

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office products

·         Working knowledge of Geometric Tolerancing, Weld Sizing and Fits/Finishes

·         Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

·         Experience with Microsoft Project or other scheduling tools

·         Prior use of 3D CAD software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Experience with Industrial Robots, tooling design, welding, induction heating and heavy material handling

·         Experience with SolidWorks

·         Lean and Six Sigma Experience is a plus

·         3-5 Years Work Experience

Essential Physical Functions Needed:

·         Primary Work at a computer station.

·         Regular/Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, and squatting

·         Exposure to fumes, noise, and changes in temperature

·         May require hands on work with basic hand tools

Equipment Used:

·         Computer

·         Calibers

·         Micrometers

·         SolidWorks

·         AutoCAD

·         MS Office products

JOB TITLE: Test and Service Engineer

DEPARTMENT AND BUSINESS: Taylor-Winfield

ORIGINAL: 9/23/15

REVISED: 7/18/2018

POSITION REPORTS TO:  Test & Service Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: 0

EXEMPT OR NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Test and Service Engineer will be a part of our service group with a focus on machine testing and field service support for customers. The successful candidate will be technically oriented with strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Test and debug automated machinery

·         Service existing equipment at customer’s facilities

·         Write professional service reports

·         Train customers to operate machinery

·         Travel domestically and internationally up to 40% of the time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Experience in the set-up, start-up and commissioning of automated machinery

·         Ability to troubleshoot PLC  logic programs

·         Ability to troubleshoot machinery set-up, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical control systems

·         Experience with programming and troubleshooting robotic systems

·         Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems

·         Prior knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

·         Demonstrate technical writing ability

·         Strong customer satisfaction attitude

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field

·         Experience with Resistance Welding, Induction Heating, and Arc Welding

Essential Physical Functions Needed

·         Frequent standing, walking, stooping, laying, and kneeling

·         Climb and work from ladders

·         Work from aerial lift

·         Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

·         Exposure to fumes, noise, and varying temperatures

Equipment Used

·         Overhead crane

·         Fork Lift

·         Electronic Test Equipment

·         Mechanical Test Equipment

·         Hand tools

·         Measuring devices (i.e. Micrometers)