Mechanical Design Engineer — Hot Runner & Controller Systems

Husky Technologies; Milton (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Husky Technologies, Milton, VT, seeks a Design Engineer to translate product definitions into robust hot runner, heater and controller designs. You will analyze stress, thermal and CFD performance, build verification test rigs, and drive development projects from concept through final production.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and 5+ years in mechanical/electro-mechanical design, with plastics processing and hot runner expertise highly valued.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.A.Sc. and/or M.Sc.).
• 5 years mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering experience.
• Knowledge of injection molded plastics processing; hot runner design preferred.
• Knowledge of specialty heater design for plastics processing preferred.
• Experience as a project lead preferred.

Responsibilities

• Convert product definition into concept and design for hot runner, heater, and controller products.
• Conduct and review engineering analyses (stress, thermal, CFD, etc.).
• Develop test models and equipment for verification and validation of design concepts.
• Create and manage development project plans and budgets from start to finish across prototyping, testing and final product implementation.
• Support business commercialization phases and project communications, including schedules and design reviews.
• Work independently or in a team to advance new technologies in injection molding plastics domain.

Skills

CAD GD&T

Mechanical design

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

CFD

Data analytics

Manufacturing experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics

Job description

Husky Technologies, Milton, VT, seeks a Design Engineer to translate product definitions into robust hot runner, heater and controller designs. You will analyze stress, thermal and CFD performance, build verification test rigs, and drive development projects from concept through final production.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and 5+ years in mechanical/electro-mechanical design, with plastics processing and hot runner expertise highly valued.