What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Applied Industrial Technologies?
Gibson Engineering Co., Inc., a leading provider of world-class industrial automation solutions headquartered near Boston, MA, seeks a highly motivated and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer. We partner with our clients to enhance their efficiency through cutting-edge automation products and solutions, providing expert engineering support and skills-based training. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our continued success in a rapidly evolving industry.
SUMMARY :
This role translates factory automation concepts into complete mechanical designs, collaborating with sales engineers and clients to develop and present engineered solutions. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will support the less experienced mechanical engineering team members. A key job function will be mentoring, providing technical guidance, explaining best practices, while still contributing to project design, costing, and final proposals as an individual contributor. This position requires strong communication skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
All engineering team members may also be responsible for managing projects through the production process and taking necessary steps to maintain schedules. The project management tasks include regular updates to management or customers, daily guidance to assembly technicians, participation in the final inspection, and testing completed systems.
All engineering positions at Gibson Engineering will include an aspect of technical support both for colleagues and customers. Providing education for our customers in a one-on-one, classroom, or presentation environment is often required.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Apply Gibson Engineering's automation products and technologies to solve client challenges.
- Develop concepts and create proof-of-concept demonstrations.
- Prepare proposals including 2D & 3D designs for machine frames, safety guarding, and complete automated solutions.
- Develop, review, and maintain drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), project specifications, and engineering change documentation.
- Participate in production floor activities, including prototype building, assembly technician instruction, and product testing and inspection.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement and documentation of internal engineering and production processes.
- Communicate project status and expectations to management, sales, and clients.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to mechanical engineering team members, ensuring quality, efficiency, and best practice implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS :
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE : AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
