Mechanical Engineer at ESS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Blacksburg, VA
About the Job
Description:
Base Salary Range: $70k-115k Reports to: Mechanical Engineering Manager
Annual Bonus: N/A Direct Reports None
Remote: No Status Exempt
Company Website:www.esstechnologies.com
ABOUT ESS
ESS Technologies, Inc., a Pacteon Company, specializes in complete packaging line design, equipment manufacturing, and integration for the pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and consumer packaged goods. We are a FANUC America Authorized System Integrator, and we offer packaging machinery with integrated serialization systems from OEMs to meet pharmaceutical track and trace mandates. Founded in 1993, ESS has extensive experience designing, building and integrating automatic cartoners, case packers, robotic palletizers, and TaskMate Robotic Systems®.
ABOUT PACTEON
Pacteon Group provides one source for best-in-class automation focused on end of line packaging solutions, providing the highest-level customer experience. Through a broad range of robotic and non-robotic equipment, ability to integrate solutions seamlessly across portfolio companies, and full sales and service coverage, Pacteon is uniquely positioned to design flexible and custom solutions for your automation needs. For more information on Pacteon, please visit www.pacteon.com .
OUR CORE VALUES
We believe and live our Core Values, our IPACT:
Integrity
Pride
Accountability
Customer Service
Teamwork
Our Pacteon Promise is We make it right. As our customer's one source for end-of-line packaging solutions, everyone plays an important role to make that happen.
We provide internal growth paths for our employees and support them in their professional development goals. Diversity is important to us; we are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer striving for innovation and growth both for our employees and our Company
SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
Design and fabricate production ready equipment for the packaging industry, and deepen the understanding of products, customers, goals, organization, and business strategies, evaluating systems and processes, and identifying improvement needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Equipment Design (70%)
o Customize existing equipment to meet client demands.
o Design and develop new equipment with the assistance of the latest 3D CAD software.
o Utilize the latest in robotics and automation technology to improve machine capabilities.
o Work with both project managers and clients to develop efficient process flows and line layouts.
o Collaborate with controls engineers to create seamless integrated systems
· Manufacturing Support (20%)
o Create 2D drawing files, source vendors, and order parts to meet production goals
o Develop drawings and procedures necessary for the assembly of equipment
o Lend assistance as necessary on the production floor to meet strict timelines
o Assist controls engineers in machine testing and troubleshooting
· Sales and Service Support (10%)
o Assist technical writers in development of machine documentation packages
o Revisit existing equipment to repair or improve processes
o Travel to customer sites to evaluate problems or implement new solutions
o Assist sales and marketing using expert knowledge to farther clients understanding of the advantages of company equipment
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
· Education:
o Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field
· Experience:
o 3+ years experience in machinery design
o Working knowledge of pneumatics/hydraulics, AC/DC powertrain design, and servo controlled actuator design
o Expertise in 3D design software, Autodesk Inventor experience is strongly desired
o Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD
o Proven ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
· Skills:
o Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a large team
o Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
o Ability to operate computer.
BENEFITS
· Medical/HSA
· Dental
· Vision
· Dependent Care FSA
· 401k
· Company paid Life and AD&D
· Optional Life Insurance
· Flexible Work Schedule
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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