What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at Trueline?
Job Description
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
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 (BOMs).
Automation setup, startup, and debug.
Utilize mechanical components, bearings, pneumatic systems, electrical sensors, PLCs, 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.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned to aid Prescott Metal / EAM to achieve its goals.
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 :
Bachelors 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.
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 travel to perform service and / or machine installations.
Ability to assist in machine sales.
Physical Demands / Work Conditions :
The Engineer varies between sitting standing for 8-10 hours per day with, walking, stooping, and reaching, as well as frequently lifting manually and / or moving material up to 50 pounds.
Typical manufacturing environment, subject to dust, metal shavings, machinery oil, and electrical hazards.
Frequently working with machinery that has pinch points and rotating parts.
