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Mechanical Engineer II

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