Mechanical Engineer - Automation

ENGEL embodies a spirit of innovation, built on decades of experience. With a dynamic workplace, ENGEL is the injection molding industry leader in technological advancements, ensuring sustainable global growth. The ENGEL company history is a success story that we keep on writing everyday together with our employees.

Do you have what it takes to spur game-changing innovation, generate creative solutions and add world-class value to our customers? Then get ready to join the ENGEL team and become part of the next chapter in our history as we continue to grow the business in North America!

ENGEL Machinery North America has a job opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to be based out of ENGELs North American Facility in York, PA to support our North American Automation functions.

ENGEL provides excellent benefits including health, dental and vision insurance all upon first day of hire (no waiting period and very robust coverage at an affordable price), 401k with match, 3 weeks PTO, personal time off, employer paid life insurance, long and short term disability, and an employee-centric environment.

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Summary:

Create mechanical designs, 2D drawings and 3D models of automation cells, retrofits and reconfigurations. Construct bill of materials for robots and auxiliary equipment. Provide internal and external automation engineering support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 3D modeling of custom automation equipment to include but not limited to robotic end of arm tools, assorted peripheral / auxiliary material handling equipment, etc

• Modify and adapt existing models for use on similar or new project applications

• Create mechanical designs according to industry safety standards

• Develop 2D drawings for:

• Automated production cells

• Auxiliary equipment

• Individual parts (manufacturing drawings)

• Material processing in SAP software

• Prepare complete bill of materials for production order

• Add new material for custom parts as necessary

• Maintain and update the bill of material for delivered equipment as necessary

• Submit items and equipment for procurement

• Generate specifications and define requirements for vendor & purchased equipment

• Participate in project kick-off meetings, design review meetings, factory acceptance tests, attend training, attend other relevant meetings as necessary

• Create user & service manuals as well as spare parts lists for equipment and production cells

• Provide engineering technical support to other team members throughout the company as necessary

• Assist with the project quoting efforts by providing mechanical engineering labor and material estimates as necessary

• Perform other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by a supervisor

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Educational/Training Requirement:

• Associates or Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Experience:

• Minimum of four years related experience in robotics or automation is required

• Preferred experience: automation cell design

• Preferred Software System experience: Siemens NX7, IDEAS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in robotic and automation cell design (linear robots, articulated robots, downstream equipment in plastic industry and relevant safety standards)

• Knowledge in SAP

• Knowledge in MS Office

• Good communication skills as this role develops and maintains relationships both internally (e.g., employees within and outside of own department) and externally (e.g., customers), mainly to supply and/or interpret information.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Travel Requirements:

• Travel time per year: 5-10%

• Travel period: up to 2 weeks

• Travel to other countries is required

• Valid passport is required

Physical Requirements:

This role requires sitting, operating a computer and keyboarding for more than two hours at a time on a regular basis. Occasional exposure to mechanical equipment which has the potential to provide a work hazard; safety glasses are required to be worn when on the factory floor as a preventive measure.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the Company's discretion.

WHY ENGEL? The ENGEL group has been thriving for decades. This is because as a family-run company, we rely on long-standing relationships and aim to live up to our own exacting standards of expertise and experience in all fields of plastics processing. We see ourselves as a driving, innovative force that has continually set new standards in a dynamic and diverse industry. Our competitive edge has come from generating added value for customers worldwide.

ENGEL attaches great importance to flexibility, innovation and self-responsibility of all of its employees and business units. This is the only way to consistently supply and guarantee results of the highest global standards.

ENGEL offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees, including: health, dental, LTD and life insurance, 401k with match, contribution to HSA, Dependent and Health FSA, vacation pay and holiday pay.

We are looking forward to receiving your application and resume and going over the position with you.

ENGEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protective veteran status or any other category protected by state or local laws.

ABOUT THIS COMPANY ENGEL is a global leader in the manufacture of plastics processing machines. Today, the ENGEL Group offers a full range of technology modules for plastics processing as a single source supplier: Injection molding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers, and automation. In 2016/2017 ENGELs turnover totaled approximately 1.36 billion euros worldwide, with 5,900 employees across nine production plants in Europe, North America and Asia (China and Korea), and subsidiaries and representatives in more than 85 countries. ENGEL offers its customers the excellent global support they need to compete and succeed with new technologies and leading-edge production systems.