Mechanical Designer

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your company and the world? Our team designs and manufactures top-of-the-line equipment that is used around the globe, and we’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Designer to join our growing team. The Mechanical Designer usescustomer-provided specifications to design and create state-of-the-art coating equipment focusing on functionality, efficiency, and manufacturability. The Mechanical Designer plays a crucial role in bringing innovative ideas to life.

Who you are:

You have extensive experience using SolidWorks to create dynamic builds, excellent project and time management skills, and experience seeing projects through from inception to completion. You most likely know your way around a machine shop and have a good understanding of manufacturing processes. You could spend hours watching ‘how it’s made’ YouTube videos showing how different products go from raw materials to final products. Most importantly, you have a growth orientation, a proactive mindset, and strong communication skills.

Who we are:

Coating Tech Slot Dies is a precision manufacturing company located in Eau Claire, WI. Our team is dedicated to making real scientific advancements for our clients. We are driven by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation, recognizing that each of our contributions is essential to our collective mission. Our team emphasizes quality and precision in every aspect of our production, inspiring us to take pride in our work while contributing to a sustainable future and making a tangible impact in our industry and beyond.

What you’ll do:

• Apply principles of physics and engineering to design slot dies and related components such as die positioning systems, vacuum systems, fluid delivery systems, and other related equipment.
• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
• Produce three-dimensional models, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
• Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
• Assist with the development and implementation of engineering processes and procedures.
• Assist with the development and implementation of standard design practices, empirical data charts, and design checklists.
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
• Check dimensions of designed parts/assemblies to be used for completeness/correctness and assign numbers appropriately to the designed parts/assemblies.
• Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery, using computer-assisted equipment.
• Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
• Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to design and installation of systems.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of all work to the highest quality.

What you’ll bring:

• Mechanical Design technical diploma or four-year Mechanical Engineering degree (or related degree) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial machine design is required.
• Expertise in SolidWorks design software required; SolidWorks CAD Design Associate (CSWA) certificate or 2 years of experience preferred.
• Familiarity with machine design principles and standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Familiarity with electromechanical devices and implementation.
• Strong communication skills are a must, particularly the ability to prepare clear, concise, professional written and oral communications.
• Detail oriented with an ability to recognize mechanical design and engineering requirements.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to exchange information in person, in writing, and via telephone.

This job description can change at any time as the needs of manufacturing change.

Coating Tech Slot Dies is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Eau Claire, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000