Mechanical Engineer II

Universal Instruments Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Instruments is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to research, plan, design, and develop mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's Degree, focusing on automation and machine design to contribute to innovative technologies in various industries.

Benefits

Robust Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical design experience focused on automation and machine design.
• Experience with precision machining, castings, sheet metal, molding, welding, brazing.
• Ability to set up and test mechanical systems (static, dynamic, and thermal).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical and electro-mechanical products and systems.
• Apply engineering principles to achieve overall product and system cost targets.
• Engage with engineering disciplines to coordinate activities and support product development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mechanical design

Automation and machine design

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline

MSME Preferred

Tools

PTC CREO

LabView

Load cells

Displacement transducers

Job description

Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation assembly equipment. Our solutions are used to build some of today's high-tech gadgets, and to create the most advanced technologies in the fast-moving electronics industry. From cell phones and tablets to infrastructure, industrial, automotive, military and medical products, our innovative solutions play an integral role in driving the future of technology!

Summary

This role seeks to research, plan, design and develop 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.
• Assists in defining market needs and developing product specifications.
• Applies engineering principles and known manufacturing processes to achieve overall product and system cost targets; establishes and monitors development schedules and project costs.
• Applies concurrent engineering principles to design and development process. Develops test plans and coordinates test activities during development phase.
• Engage with engineering disciplines, including electrical, software, test, drafting and technical publications.
• May coordinate activities involved in the procurement, fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electro-mechanical products and systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing, in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, development of methods, procedures, tools and gauges for set-up and testing of products and systems.
• May support fabrication and installation activities to ensure that products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Assists technical publications in the development of customer documentation.
• May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions.
• May assist customers in developing process parameters for new technologies in product applications.
• Evaluates products on manufacturing floor for system related problems and recommends corrective action.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline. MSME Preferred.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience focused on automation and machine design.
• Analytical skills focused on mechanics, dynamics, vibration, materials, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Setting up and testing mechanical systems (static, dynamic, and thermal).
• High accuracy positioning systems exposure is preferred.
• Manufacturing processes (precision machining, castings, sheet metal, molding, welding, brazing, etc).
• PTC CREO experience or equivalent.
• Instrumentation: LabView, load cells, displacement transducers
  
  

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

• Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis.
• 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: $82,000 – $95,000 + Robust Benefits