Design customized equipment by utilizing 2D & 3D design software to create models and manufacturing drawings. Investigate validity of new design processes & tools with the Product Teams, documenting new processes and procedures as applicable. Communicate project decisions and deliverables with the Engineer Manager, Technical Sales Representative, Layout Engineer and Sales Manager. Project cost impact associated with materials, engineering labor and design related decisions as compared to the estimates and forecasting of deliverables. Employ principals of designing for manufacturability. Interface with Manufacturing and external Suppliers for component selection, manufacturing and assembly. Organize in-house resources. Train and mentor junior staff. Plan and obtain additional work authorizations as required for scope changes. R & D – Work on building prototype and field test units for new products, help bring new products from R & D to commercial unit. Work with applications engineers in conversion of sales drawings into production engineering drawings. Project Management: Coordinate project requirements and work with various departments to ensure adherence to and coordination of the following: development of engineering drawings, documentation, and factory acceptance testing, for timely delivery of equipment at customer site.
Education Required: None
Experience Required: 2 years of experience in job offered or related occupation
Special Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of prior work experience in each of the following:
- Utilizing 2D & 3D design software (Design and Basic Analysis) to develop 2D fabrication drawings (Solidworks) and 3D drawings (Solidworks) for machined, welded, sheet metal, cast, and molded components.
- Design and optimize complex mechanical assemblies (frames, enclosures, and moving mechanisms) using Solidworks.
- Design pneumatic actuation systems, for automated machinery, including cylinders, solenoid valves, and pressure regulators.
- Design and integrate electromechanical systems, including sensor mounts, wiring harnesses, camera boxes/panels and connector interfaces.
- Design automated material handling and conveying systems for fruits, vegetables as well as components for harvesting, cleaning, grading, and packing equipment, optimizing for throughput and product integrity that meet FDA, USDA, and 3-A sanitary standards for food-contact and non-food contact equipment.
- Produce fabrication-ready designs, including, weldment and machining drawings with tolerance considerations, flat patter layouts for laser cutting, plasma cutting, or water jet, Bill of Materials (BOMs) and exploded views for fabrication and assembly, and revision control and configuration management.
- Create detailed fabrication and assembly drawings that meet ISO and ASME standards.
*Position requires 10% of domestic travel, fully reimbursed by employer*
Salary: $86,216 - $90,000 per year
Applicant Instructions: Email resumes to: achavez@mafindustries.com. Must specify job code 76354 in reply. EOE.