Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Employment opportunities with YAC Robot Systems, Inc. We seek adaptive, creative, and energetic professionals to join a challenging environment with opportunities for professional growth. Competitive salary and benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, 401k retirement plan, bonus program, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances for full-time employees. YAC Robot Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes technicians and engineers with experience in automation and die-cast industries. Experience programming, installing, and troubleshooting FANUC robots, PLCs, and HMIs is a plus.

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Hamilton, OH

Job Id: 167 • Number of Openings: 1

Responsibilities

• Confirm system and design feasibility by analyzing customer requirements and project specifications.
• Visit customer sites to inspect and verify facility conditions and installation locations as needed.
• Create 2D/3D design, assembly, and fabrication drawings per customer specifications.
• Coordinate engineering reviews to identify design errors prior to ordering parts and the build phase.
• Create project bill of materials and coordinate parts ordering with Purchasing and third-party vendors; maintain communications to ensure parts are received on schedule and within budget. Discuss build specifications with vendors and assist Shipping/Receiving as needed when parts are received.
• Communicate with Sales regarding scope of work changes and discuss potential cost increases for customer negotiations.
• Prepare project manuals upon completion, including spare and wear parts lists.
• Manage the mechanical portion of assigned projects, including communication with Sales, customers, vendors, and team members; run status reports and ensure tasks are completed within budget and on schedule; seek continuous improvement on mechanical design costs.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure system safety; apply mechanics principles to wrist inertia and momentum studies, robot reach, and EOAT gripping force.
• Provide project status updates to customers; travel and overnight stays of approximately 10%–15% may be required for meetings and site visits.
• Assist Sales as needed, including proposals and technical inquiries from customers.
• Act as Project Manager or Leader when needed, coordinating controls, production, purchasing, and sales to ensure smooth project execution from kickoff to on-site installation completion.
• Provide technical advice and improvement proposals for assigned projects and the broader mechanical engineering team.
• Assist Engineering Manager with miscellaneous tasks as necessary.
• Perform other duties as necessary to ensure organizational success and customer satisfaction.

Educational Requirements

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience; automation industry experience is a plus.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Software proficiency: 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks are a plus), AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Attributes/skills: Familiar with OSHA and industry standards; mechanical aptitude; experience with machining, sheet metal, and fabrication environments; manufacturing environment knowledge with technical operations and process flow; proven written and verbal communication skills; ability to multitask and prioritize.

Typical Physical Demands / Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. This position requires work in an office setting but involves minimal travel to customer sites, approximately 10%–15% travel.

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We are a subsidiary of YUTAKA Electronics. YAC is a subsidiary of Yutaka Electronics Industries and Certified Integrator of FANUC Robots, with experience across die cast, machine tending, palletizing, and deburring applications.