Mechanical Design Engineer M/F

HAHN Automation Group Holding GmbH; Hebron (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Options

401K

Job summary

HAHN Automation Group US, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop automated systems. You will use SolidWorks to create robust mechanical designs and collaborate with project managers, electrical and software teams, and manufacturing to deliver complete solutions.

Join a global automation leader with a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, documentation, and customer support. Travel to customer sites may be required to support runs and acceptance testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 3–5 years machine design/engineering experience; 2 years in the special machine industry preferred
• SolidWorks and 3D CAD experience required
• Ability to read customer drawings and develop mechanical designs within budgets
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering on schedules

Responsibilities

• Utilize SolidWorks and various software to develop system designs meeting requirements within budgets and time constraints
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Electrical Design Engineers, Software Controls Engineers, Applications Engineers, and manufacturing to develop systems
• Prepare drawing packages for manufacture and assembly with proper drafting standards
• Manage budgets and schedules for each project and address variances
• Provide customers with technical support and assist in runoffs and acceptance testing
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to design methodologies
• Attend training to keep skills up-to-date and prepare internal documentation
• Travel as required (domestic and international)

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM software

MS Office

Job description

The HAHN Automation Group is the global solution partner for factory automation. The company stands for industry-specific know-how, an extensive project portfolio, and a global organization with a focus on providing service all from a single source. From manual stations to semi-automated cells and full production lines, 1,600 employees across 20 locations worldwide work on custom solutions. In addition, the digital product portfolio helps manufacturers gain a competitive edge by increasing efficiency and paving the way to a smart factory. Customers in the Automotive, Consumer Goods, Electronics, and MedTech industries have benefited from our expertise for more than 30 years of providing experience and international innovation.

Job description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

The principal duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Utilize SolidWorks and various other software packages to develop system designs that meet equipment functional requirements and customer technical requirements within set budgets and time constraints
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Electrical Design Engineers, Software Controls Engineers, Applications Engineers, the manufacturing team, and customers to develop systems and complete projects
• Prepare drawing packages for manufacture and assembly—ensuring complete, accurate project documentation that meets all customer drawing requirements as well as follows proper drafting standards
• Ensure budgets and schedules for each project are understood and managed— acting quickly to correct any potential negative variance
• Provide customers with technical support
• Support equipment runoff and debug activity as well as machine acceptance testing
• Mentor less experienced design staff and assisting in the development of concepts and design methodologies for projects
• Identify and attend outside training sessions consistent with company goals and areas of expertise to ensure continuing education and sharpening of technical skills
• Prepare internal company documentation to provide backup data for the design process—ensuring the information is properly filed
• Some travel required, including overnight travel – potentially domestic and international

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education: College accreditation with emphasis in engineering or equivalent experience, preferably from within a manufacturing firm—bachelor’s degree with concentration in Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred.

Experience: Three to five years of machine design and/or engineering experience—two years of engineering experience within the special machine industry preferred.

Additional skills:

• Proficiency in the use and manipulation of 3D design and PDM software in a collaborative environment—SolidWorks preferred
• Ability to evaluate quotations, specifications, and customer product designs to identify equipment functional requirements and develop machine solutions
• Technically creative with an understanding of equipment mechanical and electrical functions to provide mechanical design solutions in a robust and economical manner
• Organized and flexible in work functions allowing for dedicated, multitasking, and task interrupted duties
• Analytical and decisive to define, evaluate and solve problems in an organized process
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with competency in computer and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to collaborate in team environments while maintaining individual duties effectively
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and scheduling skills
• A commitment to integrity, ethical and economical practices, and the organization’s mission
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet project requirements

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

As a member of HAHN Automation Group, applicants must be able to interact safely in a manufacturing environment.

This includes:

• Full body mobility with the ability to bend, stoop, climb, and lift or move 25 lbs. of weight
• The ability to walk within restricted areas of the company manufacturing plant
• Professional conduct in regards to hygiene and dress
• The ability to read and prepare business documents as well as conduct business over the telephone in a sometimes-loud environment
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The ability to travel to customer, supplier, and/or inter-company sites via vehicle or airplane (both domestic and international)
• Valid driver’s license with driving record of acceptable risk as defined by HAHN Automation Group US’s insurance company
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States now and in the future without employment visa sponsorship

Benefits

HAHN Automation Group US, Inc. offers the following benefit options:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Options
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-term, Long-term Insurance, & Life Insurance
• 401K
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday