Mechanical Engineer I

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Town of Conklin (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) retirement plan

Health savings options

Relocation assistance

Merit-based bonuses

Job summary

Universal Instruments is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to research, design, and develop electro-mechanical products and systems for diverse applications. You will work on robots, machines and control systems, analyzing data, performing design calculations, and coordinating procurement and field installations.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, cost targets, and collaboration with electrical, software and test teams to ensure robust solutions and documented customer deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• PE license required or pursuing licensure.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs products or systems such as robots, machines, instruments, controls, mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, pneumatic or heat transfer systems.
• Researches and analyzes data to determine feasibility and cost of design or application.
• Performs design calculations based on engineering principles.
• Coordinates procurement, fabrication, operation and installation of mechanical products and systems.
• Assists in development of customer documentation and field installations.
• Evaluates machines or products on the manufacturing floor and recommends corrective actions.

Skills

3D CAD tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

Windchill

SAP

Job description

Summary:

The Mechanical Engineer researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical and electro-mechanical products and systems, applying knowledge of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Designs products or systems such as robots, machines, instruments, controls, mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, pneumatic or heat transfer systems.


• Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposals, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility and cost of design or application.


• Analyzes product or application and performs design calculations based on engineering principles.


• Designs solutions for quick-turn prototyping.


• Applies engineering principles and known manufacturing processes to achieve overall product and system cost targets; establishes and monitors development schedules and project costs.


• May coordinate activities between other engineering disciplines, including electrical, software, test, design/drafting and technical publications.


• Coordination of procurement, fabrication, operation, application, installation and repair of mechanical or electro-mechanical products and systems.


• May take part in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, development of methods, procedures, tools and gauges for set-up and testing of products and systems.


• Assists technical publications in the development of customer documentation.


• May participate in and evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications.


• May assist customers in developing process parameters for new technologies in product applications.


• Evaluates machines or products on the manufacturing floor for system related problems and recommends corrective action.


• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 0-2 years of experience.


• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Preferred Skills:

• 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks and PTC Creo


• Understanding of PLM Systems such as Windchill


• Large ERP Systems such as SAP

Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:

• Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.

Physical Demands:

• This position requires the ability to understand and interpret detailed documents and drawings.


• Must be able to communicate clearly with fellow colleagues, and in giving presentations.


• The ability to travel to customer sites or technical conferences may occasionally be required.

Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

Target Annual Base Pay:$70,000 - $75,000 + Robust Benefits

~ What U Can Do For You ~

Rewards Package:

• Competitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.

Career Development:

• Relevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Merit System, Educational Institution Relations.

Work/Life Balance:

• Competitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.

Health & Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.

Company Culture:

• Professional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our 6-Cs Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.