Mechanical Engineer

MiTek Inc.; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off including Paid Time 

13 annual holidays

Volunteer time off

Day One Medical/Rx

Dental and Vision Plans

Family friendly benefits

Bonuses

Career advancement and training

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Disability and Life Insurance

MyFlexPay

Job summary

MiTek Inc. in Earth City, MO, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and test automated machinery for the component manufacturing and off-site construction industries.

You will collaborate with engineering, product management, Manufacturing, and customers to deliver automation from concept through production. Responsibilities include developing mechanical architectures, performing engineering analyses (including FEA), generating project artifacts, and ensuring compliance with MiTek

Qualifications

• FEA analysis for engineering problems.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, evaluate, and support automated industrial machinery products.
• Participate in mechanical architectures with integrated automation.
• Generate project artifacts including estimates, schedules, and risks.
• Perform simple troubleshooting and root cause/corrective actions.
• Design, integrate, and test mechanical parts, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
• Enter/update data in MRP/ERP system.
• Support lifecycle activities across functions.

Skills

FEA analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

AutoCAD Mechanical

Job description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Design, analyze, and test complex mechanical and robotic systems. You will work with engineering, product management, manufacturing, and customers to create automated machinery solutions. From concept to overseeing production, you'll be responsible for bringing automation to life. Your robust machinery designs will help customers improve their production output in the component manufacturer industry.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, evaluate, and support automated industrial machinery products with focus in the Component manufacturing (CM) and off-site construction industry
• Participate in the planning, development, and deployment of mechanical architectures with integrated automation
• Generate mechanical project execution artifacts of small to medium scale deployments (i.e. cost estimates, schedules, resource needs, risks, forecasts, status, etc.)
• Participate in the staged-gating process (i.e. requirements reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews, verification reviews, etc.)
• Complete simple troubleshooting and root cause/corrective actions
• Design, integrate, test mechanical parts and assemblies using industry best practices
• Design, integrate, test industrial pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Design, integrate, test industrial electro‑mechanical and robotic systems
• Develop and/or maintain project documentation (i.e. system requirements, engineering drawings, equipment manuals, test plans, project notes, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with MiTek engineering procedures, guidelines, industry standards, and governmental regulations applicable to industrial machinery
• Perform engineering analysis and calculations where applicable (including FEA analysis)
• Enter new/update existing data in MRP/ERP system
• Support Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, Purchasing, Installation, and Customer Service Organizations throughout a product's lifecycle
• Review and stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited university preferred
• Up to 2 years of related experience required
• Basic understanding of strength of materials, statics, and dynamics required
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, PDM, & AutoCAD Mechanical or willingness to learn
• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis

Additional Requirements

• 10% of time traveling for critical on‑site activities

MiTek Perks

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner - allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang‑Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off‑site and on‑site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK‑A, NYSE: BRK‑B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E‑Verify and Drug and Tobacco‑Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314‑434‑1200.

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