Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Aerotech, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bi-annual bonus

Annual raise eligibility

UPMC Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Trust

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aerotech, Inc. in Pittsburgh is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve precision manufacturing processes for high‑quality automation products.

The role involves designing fixtures, assembling electro‑mechanical systems, and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and reliability. The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, up to two years of related experience, and the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Up to two years related experience; equivalent combination may be considered.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship (OPT/CPT not eligible).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop fixtures, test equipment, and process improvements to increase efficiency and reliability of the assembly or machining process.
• Hands-on assembly of electro‑mechanical products, programming and operation of manufacturing equipment.
• Develop training methodology and assist with the technical training of production personnel.
• Assist with troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis and resolution of problems on the production floor.
• Provide manufacturing guidance to engineering and manufacturing departments regarding product fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Investigate and propose manufacturing improvement projects using engineering and business analytics.
• Develop and write new work instructions and procedures to document proper manufacturing processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

Overview

Aerotech is a global leader in precision motion and automation. We help customers create innovative products, ranging from life‑saving medical devices to tools for deep space exploration. We offer opportunities for growth, empowerment, and promotion from within, and a comprehensive total rewards compensation system.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will support, plan, design, coordinate and improve the manufacturing processes for a wide array of high‑precision industrial and automation products.

Essential Functions

• Design and develop new fixtures, test equipment, and process improvements to increase the efficiency and reliability of the assembly or machining process.
• Hands‑on assembly of electro‑mechanical products, programming and operation of manufacturing equipment.
• Develop training methodology and assist with the technical training of production personnel.
• Assist with troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis and resolution of problems that occur on the production floor.
• Provide manufacturing advice and guidance to engineering and manufacturing departments regarding product fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Investigate and propose manufacturing improvement projects using engineering and business analytics.
• Develop and write new work instructions and procedures to document the proper manufacturing processes.
• Maintain and repair existing fixtures and associated documentation.
• Support and implement equipment upgrades and improvements.
• Assist with the physical layout of manufacturing cells and assembly areas, acquire information and prepare feasibility studies for purchase or building of new equipment.
• Provide timely and effective development of manufacturing standards and process specifications to secure achievement of manufacturing and cost objectives.
• Confer with workers in other departments such as sales, marketing, engineering and administration to provide technical information and implementation of operating procedures and to resolve system malfunctions.
• Determine parts supply, maintenance tasks, safety procedures, and service schedule required to maintain machines and equipment in prescribed condition.

Additional Duties (unique)

• Participate in meetings, seminars, and training sessions to stay apprised of new developments in the field.
• As assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to mechanically design, layout, and detail shop blueprints using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD programs.
• Skilled at using MATLAB, EXCEL, word processor and other computer programs to develop, record, report on, and analyze test data.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Effectively speak before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Skilled at applying concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Up to two years related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Aerotech does not provide U.S. work authorization sponsorship for this position. OPT and CPT visa holders are not eligible for employment if they will need work authorization sponsorship at any time in the future.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Bi‑annual bonus.
• Annual raise eligibility.
• UPMC Health Insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Trust.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Referral program.
• Professional development assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The Company is collecting the information requested in this employment application for purposes of evaluating your suitability for hire by the Company. The Company will share the information that you provide in this employment application only with Company management officials who are involved in the hiring process or who are otherwise involved in making employment‑related decisions on behalf of the Company.

Aerotech, Inc. is providing this notice to applicants regarding our use of Automated Decision‑Making Technology (ADMT). We use these tools to assist in evaluating job applications and identifying qualified candidates for our open positions. We utilize ADMT for initial screening purposes through automated “knockout questions” to determine if a candidate meets the minimum mandatory requirements for a role. You have the right to opt‑out of ADMT by applying using the following link: General Application without ADMT.