Mechanical Equipment Design Engineer 1st Shift

East Penn Manufacturing Company; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing Company is seeking a Mechanical Equipment Design Engineer in 1st shift to design and implement complex automated equipment across divisions. You will coordinate launches, create drawings, and drive problem solving with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical design background, 3+ years in machine design, and hands-on prototyping skills, with proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks. Join a long-standing PA employer offering strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Design Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of related work experience in Machine Design.
• Experience designing custom automation equipment.
• Strong hands-on prototyping abilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops complex equipment through to implementation and validation.
• Organizes and directs equipment launches and enhancements.
• Produces drawings and data sheets to ensure compliance with design criteria standards.
• Directs preparation of project documentation and reports.
• Coordinates large and small projects through installation, analysis and repairs.
• Defines process sequences for automated lines and workflows.
• Collaborates with internal and external automation design teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Design Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PLC programming basics

Electrical schematics basics

Job description

Mechanical Equipment Design Engineer 1st Shift

Category Engineering Position Type Regular Full-Time ID 2026-28178

East Penn is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 22 years!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

EOE/VEVRAA

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Overview

The Equipment Design Engineer II is responsible for designing new complex automated equipment for all divisions, modifying existing equipment, various purchasing duties, and making sure equipment runs properly.

The Equipment Design Engineer II coordinates with various divisions to implements equipment and automated systems across East Penn. The Equipment Design Engineer II must maintain the engineering methods that support problem solving and continuous improvement efforts established by the Sr. Equipment Design Engineer and the Equipment Manager.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops complex equipment through to implementation and validation
• Organizes and directs equipment launches and enhancements
• Maintains quality work produced by the departmentInfluences team members and promotes idea to improve design and implementation practices
• Analyzes cost and benefits of various solutions, followed by appropriate recommendations
• Produces drawings and data sheets to ensure compliance with design criteria standards
• Directs preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned project phases and prepares required reports and summaries to communicate project progress or results.
• Ensures successful completion of assigned project phases within the budgeted time and cost constraints set forth for them by the Equipment Manager.
• Coordinates large and small projects through installation, issue identification, analysis and repairs.
• Defines process sequences and operational targets for automated lines and workflows.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholder as well as external automation design teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Design Engineering or related field of study
• 3+ years of related work experience in Machine Design
• Prior experience designing custom automation equipment and intricate mechanism design
• Prior hands-on experience beneficial
• Demonstrates creativity and ingenuity in applying engineering principles and practices
• Ability and willingness to grow and learn in the job
• Ability to conceptualize new automation techniques; design and implement these concepts on a continual basis
• Working knowledge of a variety of technologies commonly used in automated equipment (motors, pneumatics, tooling and machine shop practices etc.)
• Strong hands-on prototyping abilities
• Proficient in modeling & drafting software (AutoCad/Solidworks)
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally to communicate clearly with non-experts about technical requirements and features
• Ability to prioritize multiple, competing priorities during high volume periods
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and organizational skills
• Team player with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Basic understanding of PLC programming, ladder logic, and input/output functionality
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and 10 paid vacation days annually

OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI 6:30AM - 5:00PM EASTERN TIME

Hours may vary on National Holidays

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE/VEVRAA

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