What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Advent Design Corp.?
Advent Design is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing business. Advent Design's specialty in custom equipment means there's something new every day. All systems are designed and built from the ground up and each one is unique, in its own way. If you're bored with the cookie cutter equipment, we'd love to hear from you. As a small, privately owned business, each person can make a significant impact on the quality of designs and future of the company. You are not just a number. Position is based in Bristol, Pa. All levels of experience are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Develop 3D CAD designs for custom automation using SolidWorks.
- Guide a multidisciplinary team of engineers to conceptualize and solve complex automated systems and process development challenges.
- Design custom precision parts and assemblies.
- Select, size, and integrate off-the-shelf pneumatic actuators, motorized actuators, indexers, bearings, drive train components, and other typical automation equipment.
Experience/Skills:
- Must be US citizen. No sponsorships.
- Must pass a background check.
- 10 years’ experience in custom automated system design required.
- Possess strong mechanical engineering and manufacturing engineering backgrounds.
- Have a strong understanding of controls engineering, automated control system design, and controls components, but are not expected to be proficient at developing software.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Controls, or Systems engineering is required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Must be experienced in developing and managing project schedules using Microsoft Project or similar software.
- Must have experience working with customers to develop and author system specifications, and guiding a team to a conceptual design and detailed design that meets the specifications.
- Must possess strong analytical abilities and be able to perform calculations to confirm custom component design and off-the-shelf component selection. Routine calculations include forces, moments, torques, accelerations, impact loading, stiffness, and stress.
- Hands on experience with assembly, debug, and installation of complex automated systems is a requirement.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects.
- Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and fix mechanical and electrical problems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a requirement.
- Fluency in SolidWorks is required.
- Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
- Training provided.
Experience in one or more of the following is a plus:
- Experience in conducting DFMEA is preferred.
- Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD platforms is preferred.
- Experience in developing budgets and proposals for one-of-a kind automated systems is preferred.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday
Travel: Up to 25%
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person