Job description Company Overview For 70 years Company has specialized in overhead line insulation technology - research, design, manufacturing, testing and supply of insulators for AC and DC applications designed to perform under all kinds of environmental conditions. Through strong R&D investment, Company has kept on pioneering solutions to answer technical challenges and environmental constraints. quality of products is confirmed by an outstanding track record and 500 million toughened glass insulators in over 150 countries. Position Summary The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing processes and equipment. Principle Duties And Responsibilities Understand the mechanical and structural design of automated machinery Design hydraulic and pneumatic systems with detailed schematics Perform motor sizing & selection for peak performance Understand motion control design Sensor and measurement device integration Customize existing products to conform to customer specifications Create build, installation, and maintenance procedures for product designs Oversee product designs as they progress through production to optimize manufacturability and product quality Oversee all contractor activities and projects Lead/participate in continuous improvement processes and lean initiatives Identify and implement improvements to material utilization, assembly line layout and machinery efficiency Lead all Capex projects - specify/justify capital expenditures All other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree Minimum of 5 years experience designing machinery that contains hydraulic and pneumatic components Previous manufacturing experience working with high speed equipment Technical Skills Siemens or Allen Bradley PLC experience Electrical background AutoCAD; 2D design & detailing Solidworks; 3D design & detailing Closed loop servo control systems I/O devices & components Manufacturing processes (sawing, welding, oxyfuel, plasma, laser, sheet metal forming, lathe operations, mill operations, grinding operations, component assembly, wiring, etc.) Design selection of types and grades of materials for design purposes (plastics, aluminum, steel, etc.) Key Competencies Organized Self-Motivated Creativity Communication Team Player Travel Requirements International/local travel may be required, less than 25% Physical Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the duties, knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequently communicates with co-workers, employers, vendors, etc. The physical demands that are typical of this position include: walking, standing, reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, lifting at least 50 pounds and working at heights are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The typical work environment an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job may include both temperature controlled office environment and non-temperature controlled warehouse environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the duties, knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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