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Mechanical Design Engineer

Prescott Metal
Biddeford, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Mechanical Design Engineer

Be part of the team that designs custom automation equipment for a variety of industries. Some of the machines we build are the only ones in the world. This position is eligible for a $2,000.00 signing bonus.

Machine design and assembly :

  • Generate mechanical and electrical CAD drawings.
  • Conceptualize and design quality automation in efficient (profitable) timeframes with accuracy.
  • Manage automation projects.
  • Document engineering changes to jobs.
  • Ability to generate and maintain machine Bill of Materials (BOM's).
  • Automation setup, startup, and debug.
  • Utilize mechanical components, bearings, pneumatic systems, electrical sensors, PLC's, motor drives, and vision systems.
  • Maintain blueprint changes for all jobs.
  • Design assigned mechanical assemblies as directed by management.
  • Work closely with engineers to develop new automation systems.
  • Manage assigned projects through completion.
  • Work with customers on different aspects of their job(s).
  • Releasing machined, fabricated, and purchased parts to production.
  • Machine build follow-up, revisions, and documentation.
  • Analyze and record test results and prepare written testing documentation.

Installation and Service :

  • Manage machine setup and run up.
  • Assist or supervise automation setup, startup, and debug at customer facility.
  • Travel to customer facility for training their management and operators.
  • Minimum Qualifications / Technical Knowledge Required :

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience (associate degree with continuing education acceptable).
  • Proficient with drafting practices and symbols.
  • Ability to draft from existing designs and direct other drafting resources.
  • Conception and design of new automation using 3D solids.
  • Solid mechanical ability for hands on automation assembly and development.
  • Good communication skills to interface with customers to support equipment installation and service.
  • Expert with Computer Aided Design software (AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS and Inventor).
  • Ability to generate mechanical fabrication drawings, including tolerances.
  • Ability to generate production job orders and bills of materials.
  • Experience with electrical control panels, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing, system, and tools.
  • Experience managing inventory and company assets.
  • Ability to design and build mechanical assemblies and fixtures.
  • Knowledge of pneumatic systems, components, and assemblies.
  • Competent in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word.
  • Experience with ERP systems.
  • Technical writing ability to generate machine manuals.
  • Ability to use and understand precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, squares, and scales.
  • Experience with automated control systems, and ability to design parts of automation systems.
  • Ability to assist in machine sales.
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