Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for complex projects and challenging engineering assignments. Leads projects from inception to completion and ensures all objectives are met. Collaborates with engineering professionals and other cross-functional departments. This position develops new standard products and complete automation systems from concept design through implementation into production (analyzing, understanding design requirements, designing components to meet requirements, and testing the system to validate the design). Leads system troubleshooting efforts, creates and evaluates technological developments, investigates feasibility of new engineering techniques, components, processes, and materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development (design, layout, conceptualization, and costing) of new products and systems from concept through production
• Assists with development, documentation, and cost estimates for product functional and design specifications
• Instrumental in developing automation system designs that exceed customer-needs while leveraging 80 products and Engineering Design Standards
• Communicate effectively with customers, sales team, applications experts, machine builders, other technical experts, and site-leadership team to achieve business objectives
• Makes reasonable estimates of time required to complete designs and adjusts personal schedule and level-of effort and asks for appropriate assistance to consistently complete assigned tasks on-time
• Innovate solutions and develop products, processes and systems based on customer and business needs
• Performs mechanical design and development of component parts and assemblies
• Has familiarity with how mechanical systems integrate and function with electrical and software control systems and can identify weaknesses in the design phase
• Assists with assembly, fine-tuning, customer acceptance test and troubleshoots performance issues at root-cause level following through with incorporating lessons-learned into Engineering Design Standards and Engineering Processes
• Generates engineering documentation including product drawings and manuals
• Coordinates new product introduction and training with cross functional departments including manufacturing/product management/sales/service
• Supports existing standard products with design improvements
• Performs analysis and tests new products and product enhancements for design validation
• Works in cross functional teams consisting of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, technicians, machine builders, sourcing professionals, project managers, and product managers
• Provides guidance and training to other engineers and technical staff
• Embraces company EHS program and works to promote safe and healthy working environment for self and others.
• Travel and interface with customer and internal resources as needed to troubleshoot issues at customer sites.
• Maintains focus on continuous improvement by applying 80/20, PLS, and USa principles/techniques and makes process improvement recommendations to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar is required Experience/Skills: Minimum 3-5 year(s) experience in Mechanical Design or related field Design experience with industrial automation and machine design is required Excellent root-cause problem solving, attention to detail, working to timelines, and decision-making skills Excellent aptitude in all branches of mechanics as relates to components, machines, and complex automation systems Tolerance stack-ups, Fixturing, Repeatability, Dynamic effects, Motion control, Risk Analysis Experience with 3D CAD tools, SolidWorks required Familiarity with ANSI, UL, CSA, CE and other design standards for industrial equipment Good teamwork and project leadership skills Good rapport with customers and able to work under pressure with project deadlines Proficient in the knowledge and use of MS Office (Word, Excel)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, sit and type, occasionally twist/turn, reach above shoulder and outward, stand, walk, bend, grasp with hands on a regular, daily basis and lift, stretch, and squat throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include concentrated attention, close vision, far vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to bring object into sharp focus.

Working Conditions: Commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. Typical Office (80%) Plant Conditions (20%) Travel (as needed) Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position: Computer, Microsoft Office Suite, calculator, telephone, scanners, printers, ERP, SolidWorks, AutoCAD License(s)/Certification(s) Required: None This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. "Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodations are appropriate. All activities, demands, conditions and requirements are linked to essential job functions. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, ITW does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by federal, state or local laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Compensation Information: $115,000-$130,000 ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.