Mechanical Equipment Design Engineer 1st Shift

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Overview

The Equipment Design Engineer II is responsible for designing new complex automated equipment for all divisions, modifying existing equipment, various purchasing duties, and making sure equipment runs properly.

The Equipment Design Engineer II coordinates with various divisions to implements equipment and automated systems across East Penn. The Equipment Design Engineer II must maintain the engineering methods that support problem solving and continuous improvement efforts established by the Sr. Equipment Design Engineer and the Equipment Manager.

Responsibilities

Designs and develops complex equipment through to implementation and validation

Organizes and directs equipment launches and enhancements

Maintains quality work produced by the department Influences team members and promotes idea to improve design and implementation practices

Analyzes cost and benefits of various solutions, followed by appropriate recommendations

Produces drawings and data sheets to ensure compliance with design criteria standards

Directs preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned project phases and prepares required reports and summaries to communicate project progress or results.

Ensures successful completion of assigned project phases within the budgeted time and cost constraints set forth for them by the Equipment Manager.

Coordinates large and small projects through installation, issue identification, analysis and repairs.

Defines process sequences and operational targets for automated lines and workflows.

Collaborates with internal stakeholder as well as external automation design teams

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Design Engineering or related field of study

3+ years of related work experience in Machine Design

Prior experience designing custom automation equipment and intricate mechanism design

Prior hands-on experience beneficial

Demonstrates creativity and ingenuity in applying engineering principles and practices

Ability and willingness to grow and learn in the job

Ability to conceptualize new automation techniques; design and implement these concepts on a continual basis

Working knowledge of a variety of technologies commonly used in automated equipment (motors, pneumatics, tooling and machine shop practices etc.)

Strong hands-on prototyping abilities

Proficient in modeling & drafting software (AutoCad/Solidworks)

Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills

Ability to work cross-functionally to communicate clearly with non-experts about technical requirements and features

Ability to prioritize multiple, competing priorities during high volume periods

Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and organizational skills

Team player with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Basic understanding of PLC programming, ladder logic, and input/output functionality

Basic understanding of electrical schematics

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

Competitive compensation

Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium

Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution

9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and 10 paid vacation days annually

Employee assistance program

Fitness Discounts

Promotional opportunities

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This position was posted by East Penn Manufacturing (Kutztown, PA). Apply through the official website using the link on this page.