Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

Packaging Machines / Assembly Machines / Industrial Machinery

Filamatic is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design mechanical systems incorporating multi-axis motion control systems, electromechanical systems, and pneumatics for the manufacturing of liquid filling & closing machinery systems supporting the biotech, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and cannabis industries.

 

The Mechanical Engineer designs the mechanical components and systems to meet specified requirements and standards. You will utilize your expertise in designing, developing, and testing systems & components that meet our customers’ automated filling and capping requirements.

 

Responsibilities

 

• Design automated machinery that meets our client’s production requirements in filling, caping and labeling their products, within a project timeline.
• Collaborative work with engineering team and help guide/mentor team members.
• Develop new product concepts, technical drawing packages, and cost estimates.
• Incorporate engineering standards for reusable design components and standard parts.
• Interface with engineering, sales, manufacturing, assembly, and technical service.
• Create performance calculations, timing diagrams, flow charts, sequence of events and BOM’s specification sheets.
• Develop solutions to complex challenges within the defined project timeline.
• Participate in design review and knowledge-sharing discussions.
• Identify commercially available machine components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with new and existing machinery in collaboration with the manufacturing/assembly teams.

 

Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s Degree, in Engineering / Machine Design / Mechanical / Mechatronics and 4+ years of experience.
• Experience in sizing/selecting multi-axis motion control systems, electromechanical systems, and pneumatics.
• Demonstrated ‘blank page’ design experience with ability to produce concepts for new sales applications.
• Experience designing automated machinery, such as assembly, packaging, filling and/or continuous motion machines.
• Exceptional concept and problem-solving skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Engineering and design principles, Tolerance Stack Up Analysis, Geometric Tolerancing.
• Knowledge of FDA, ASME standards/regulations preferred.
• 3D Design experience -Solidworks, or similar (Inventor, Creo, etc)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with machine shop/manufacturing practices.

 

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $75,000 - $130,000 per year

Benefits: 3 weeks of annual vacation, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) with company contribution, parental leave, and comprehensive health (3 plan options), dental, and vision coverage. Eligibility for insurance begins the first of the month following your first day of employment. Eligibility for 401(k) begins the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

 

About Us

 

Filamatic, a division of National Instrument, LLC, has been a leading manufacturer of industrial packaging machinery for the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Diagnostic, Cosmetic, and Cannabis industries for over 70 years. Our success is built on exceeding customer expectations, creating a great working environment for our employees, hiring exceptionally qualified staff, and driving continuous process improvement.

 

Our Values represent the lens we use when making decisions that impact the company, employees, and our customers. Each person we add to our organization should reinforce these values. We seek out individuals who support/embrace these values. 

 

Our Core Values: Adherence to the Golden Rule - Continuous Improvement - Customer Centric - Takes Ownership - Persistence - Courage to be Curious - Resilient Mindset - Practical Excellence.

 

To learn more about the exciting work of Filamatic, please visit our website at and check out our capabilities on our YouTube video:

 

Employment opportunities are contingent on successfully completing a background check, drug test and physical as applicable based on the position.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

National Instrument dba Filamatic is an equal opportunity employer. National Instrument dba Filamatic does not discriminate in employment with regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex or gender(including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.