Mechanical Design Engineer

Laitram Machinery, Inc. has an opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer. This individual will serve as the design owner for innovative machinery and electromechanical systems for industrial applications. This person will lead products from an ambiguous need through concept development, detailed design, prototyping, validation, production release, installation, and continued improvement. Laitram, L.L.C, a global company, offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet growing company in the private sector. We offer opportunities for continuous improvement, and career advancement. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our Careers website.

Responsibilities:

• Own industrial equipment design projects from problem definition through production and field implementation, using SolidWorks, configuration tools, and established design procedures
• Validate designs against structural, thermal, fluid-flow, motion, and performance requirements through engineering analysis, prototyping, and testing.
• Travel to various sites to gather information on existing system conditions and develop a plan to install Machinery technology
• Participate in and conduct internal design and risk assessment reviews
• Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies according to customer standards
• Create and maintain bill of materials and other technical documentation
• Create, store, and modify CAD data and project information in PDM systems
• Responsible for timelines, accuracy, and quality of design and drafting work
• Conduct complete Factory Acceptance Testing
• Attend installations for continuous improvement
• Support a global engineering team and its customers
• Maintain detailed project documentation and complete project close-out

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other technical field of study
• Proven ability to lead through technical expertise rather than authority - seeking input from other disciplines and staying open to new evidence
• Strong track record designing complex mechanical equipment, with advanced 3D CAD skills
• A portfolio showing creative, innovative design work - including products you personally helped conceive, design, prototype, test, launch, and improve
• Maintain poise and focus under time constraint pressures, long work hours, and adverse conditions
• Experience in the use of various hand & measuring tools
• Ability to safely navigate facilities and equipment locations and work extended hours in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel approximately 25-35% of the time
• On rare occasions, work outside normal business hours to support specific project needs.
• Experience with SolidWorks and Visual Basic desired
• Experience in engineering field work desired