Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer (80-110K)

We have a Mechanical Engineer opportunity available with our established automated equipment manufacturing client near the Syracuse, NY area. This is a direct hire opportunity.

Compensation & Benefits:

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• Attractive base salary + bonus plan.
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• Straight time pay for any hour worked over 45 in the work week.
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• Automatic 401K company contribution.
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• Comprehensive benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays etc.
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Your Role with the Company:

Mechanical Design & Engineering:

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• Design new machinery and modify or upgrade existing equipment.
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• Develop 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
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• Perform stress, deflection, and other mechanical calculations to validate designs; FEA experience is a plus.
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• Select appropriate materials and components based on machine and application requirements.
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• Ensure designs meet customer specifications while considering cost, reliability, manufacturability, and ease of assembly.
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Manufacturing & Assembly Support:

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• Provide hands on engineering support on the assembly floor throughout the machine-build process.
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• Troubleshoot mechanical, fabrication, fit, and assembly issues as they arise.
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• Develop and implement design changes and corrective actions to keep equipment builds on schedule.
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• Review existing designs to identify opportunities to reduce part costs and assembly time.
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Project & Cross-Functional Coordination:

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• Participate in contract reviews, design reviews, and project meetings.
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• Coordinate project requirements between Mechanical and Controls Engineering.
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• Serve as a technical liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales.
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Background Profile:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or an Associate degree in a related technical field.
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• 2–4+ years of experience designing industrial automation, automated machinery, or similar equipment; related experience is preferred, but not required.
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• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and exposure to engineering simulation or analysis software.
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• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
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• Strong mechanical design and problem solving abilities with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
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For immediate consideration submit your resume to: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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