Electro-Mechanical Designer

Gorbel®; Elmira; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorbel is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Designer to execute integrated Warehouse Solutions projects. You will apply mechanical and electrical design to standard products and custom features, with strong PLC control integration and industrial electrical controls knowledge.

Proficiency in Solidworks and AutoCAD is essential. The role requires 5+ years of related experience, Lean manufacturing exposure, and the ability to travel in North America up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or systems engineering with exposure to mechanical design, electrical design, control integration, and PLC programming.
• Solidworks training courses are an asset.
• P.Eng. designation an asset.
• AutoCAD certification an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Passport with ability to travel in North America as needed (less than 10%).
• 5+ years of related experience as Mechanical/Electrical Designer or similar roles.
• Industrial controls design experience.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing processes and cost-improvement initiatives.
• Proficient with ERP systems (Dynamics NAV or CSI) and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from kickoff through design, procurement, manufacture, shipping and commissioning.
• Coordinate with sales, project management and production to meet technical objectives.
• Control design/build timing to meet customer requirements.
• Manage ERP job content, BOMs, material requisitions and release of drawings.
• Create installation and commissioning instructions for field resources.
• Develop electrical designs using standard schematics and custom features.
• Utilize Solidworks for electrical enclosure design and cable management.
• Create mechanical drawings with Solidworks and AutoCAD.
• Maintain CAD data standards and project documentation.
• Provide technical support to shop production and installation teams.
• Liaise with manufacturing to ensure correct execution within timelines.

Skills

Lean manufacturing experience

Strong communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in mechanical or electrical/mechatronics or systems engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Solidworks PDM

AutoCAD

ERP systems (Dynamics NAV / CSI)

MS Project / MS Office

Job description

Gorbel's mission is simple: We improve people's lives.

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We're on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes - and we're looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

We're currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.

Work Shift:

Job Description:

The Electro-Mechanical Designer will utilize sound electro-mechanical knowledge and experience to execute integrated Warehouse Solutions projects for customers. The role requires the application of standard products & components as well as custom electrical/mechanical design of new features/integration with field equipment. A strong foundation and understanding of industrial electrical controls is a requirement.

Responsibilities:

• Own projects from kickoff through design, procurement, manufacture, shipping & commissioning.
• Comprehend the project technical objectives. Create and manage the design to this end through collaboration with sales, project management and production groups.
• Control established design/build timing targets to meet customer requirements.
• Responsible for the ERP job content, bill of materials, requisitioning of materials, release of production orders, release of electrical and mechanical manufacturing drawings.
• Create installation and commissioning instructions supporting field resources.
• Independently develop workable electrical designs utilizing standard schematic sets, customization of control & power circuits, develop new project specific electrical features.
• Strong Autocad skills for schematic development.
• Strong 3D Solidworks skills for electrical enclosure design & cable management features.
• Complete mechanical designs and drawings using Solidworks and Autocad.
• Set-up, organize and maintain Solidworks PDM drawings data for use by the engineering and manufacturing team.
• Develop control designs for mechanical systems including component specifications, component selection, enclosure design, programming, interconnection, and cable design.
• Generate manuals to accompany product, when required.
• Be responsible for establishing and maintaining CAD data standards, structures, processes, and supporting documents for the engineering team.
• Check for errors which cause rework and mistakes.
• Document changes to projects or jobs and ensure proper documentation occurs.
• Make recommendations on products, designs, and materials for cost improvement.
• Attend project kick off meetings, site visits, department meetings and project debrief meetings.
• Liaise with the manufacturing team to ensure design/project is executed correctly and within timelines.
• Proactively provide technical support for shop production.
• Collaborate with the installation team &service department and respond to questions and/or problems before and during the installation stage of projects.

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, electrical engineering, or systems engineering with exposure to mechanical design, electrical design, control integration, and PLC programming.
• Solidworks training courses an asset.
• P.Eng. designation an asset.
• AutoCAD certification an asset.
• Maintain valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Maintain valid passport with ability to travel in North America as needed, less than 10%.
• 5+ years of related experience as a Mechanical Engineer/Designer, Electrical Engineer/Designer, Applications Engineer, or related position.
• Industrial Controls Design experience
• Exceptional skills using Solidworks PDM Professional in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience working in Lean manufacturing environment, methods, and process improvement programs.
• Experience with installing, integrating, and commissioning custom industrial equipment.
• Experience with PLC programming & troubleshooting an asset.
• Experience with developing material handling equipment an asset.
• Proficient software experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV or CSI (Cloud Suite Industrial), and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project).

Core Competencies, Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Skills:

• Above average communication effectiveness; speaks, listens, and writes in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• History of communicating up, down and through