Senior Design Engineer, R&D Lead (Creo/3D)

ebm-papst; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA options

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

ebm-papst, Inc. in Farmington, CT seeks a Senior Design Engineer to drive conceptual designs, 3D modeling, and detailed drawings of air mover components for the R&D department.

You will lead design reviews, oversee complex projects, and mentor junior engineers while aligning designs with manufacturing requirements and ISO/ANSI drafting standards. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 6–10 years of related experience, with hands-on sheet metal design expertise and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 6–10 years of engineering design and/or manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience in sheet metal design, including flat patterns development, bend allowances, and sheet metal fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead Design Review meetings. Record action items, assign tasks, track workflow, and close tasks upon completion.
• Lead complex design projects, including test equipment assemblies and other multi-component systems. Develop complex 3D models, make key technical design decisions, and ensure designs meet project and manufacturing requirements.
• Create BOMs (product structure).
• Design prototypes using Creo; model prototypes in 3D using Creo; identify tooling requirements and assist in prototype assembly.
• Apply parametric and surface modeling techniques in Creo to support modification of existing 3D models and development of new designs.
• Design components with consideration of manufacturing tolerances; coordinate special order component requirements with Sourcing.
• Create and update detailed drawings using Creo per ISO and ANSI standards.
• Use Creo, Windchill, SAP and EDM.
• Apply math concepts such as probability, statistics, geometry and trigonometry.
• Utilize Sheet Metal Flat Pattern Development, Bend Tables, Conceptual Design and other listed skills as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other Design Engineers.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Creo

Windchill

SAP

EDM

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

SAP

EDM

Job description

ebm-papst, Inc. in Farmington, CT seeks a Senior Design Engineer to drive conceptual designs, 3D modeling, and detailed drawings of air mover components for the R&D department.

You will lead design reviews, oversee complex projects, and mentor junior engineers while aligning designs with manufacturing requirements and ISO/ANSI drafting standards. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 6–10 years of related experience, with hands-on sheet metal design expertise and proficiency