Mechanical Design Engineer - VA in Raleigh, North Carolina at SCHMALZ INC

Position Overview:

• Learn the Schmalz Vacuum Automation & Handling Systems product ranges and apply them on application projects
• Design custom EOATs for material handling used on robots, gantries, and manual handling systems
• Prepare dimensional drawings, approval drawings, assembly drawings and other complex drawings.
• Work with the Applications Team to understand the scope of work for designs which meet and exceed the customer’s requirements. Implement these requirements on drawings sent to the customer.
• Create new part numbers in ABAS and/or PLM.
• Learn and apply local standard products and practices used for custom designed solutions
• Support end customers, distributors, independent sales reps & company sales engineers with design support questions for the office and occasionally on-site.
• Assist Vacuum Automation and Handling Systems engineers in testing projects.
• Support local product development, which includes but is not limited to design, prototyping, testing, manufacturing and product roll-out.
• Interface with machine shops to manufacture designed parts and verify their spec and tolerances with the created drawings.
• Work with the Assembly Team as needed – provide design info and intent as well as debug support
• Produce Operating manuals, pneumatic diagrams, I/O tables, and supporting project documentation
• Maintain notes, design calculations and other documentation (like drawings, bill of materials, list of design parameters, and /performance guarantees) for future reference.
• Revise and update existing drawings reflecting design changes, in collaboration with project manager to ensure consistent documentation of the project.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of third-party items and services database. Review and modify information with collaboration by Project Manager. Make data available to application engineers and project managers.
• Perform cost comparisons to help reduce the cost of existing solutions
• Be on customer site as required for review of design details as well as installations and run off support/service calls.
• Other duties as required relating to CAD database management, PLM, etc.
• Support other colleagues when necessary, including answering phones and assisting in assembly services.

Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing preferred)
• Three or more years of experience in the design, testing, and development of new products
• Proficient in 3D CAD; SolidWorks is preferred
• Experience creating engineering drawings
• Industrial Automation experience preferred
• Superior communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team, and function independently.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work.
• Strong time management skills with an emphasis on professionalism, flexibility, and decided sales and service orientation as well as entrepreneurial inclination.