SR Electro-Mechanical Engineer - Vaco
Oakland Park, FL 33334
About the Job
POSITION SUMMARY (Purpose of Position)
- Design and develop equipment and machinery that use both electrical and mechanical technology.
- Interact with Production, Purchasing, and Logistic department during the project development phase.
- Use CAD Systems to create, maintain, modify, and review technical drawings, and ensure drawings and designs adhere to established specifications and standards.
- Design new products and improve existing ones.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / SPECIAL TRAINING:
Engineering degree (BEng, MEng or EEng) or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school in engineering, manufacturing and/or quality assurance or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
- 10 + years of experience in the field or in a related area
- 3 - 5 years in using 2D & 3D CAD Software. Solid Works is a plus.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in prototyping electromechanical systems, including DC motors, Actuators, Mechanical Linkages.
- Experience in product validation, DV, PV and APQP process.
- Experience in working with DFMEA, PFMEA and Control Plan
- Experience in Robotics and Automation is a plus.
- Computer skills; General business software (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point, etc.)
- Demonstrated Communication skills (verbal, technical writing, and presentation)
- Demonstrated Analytical, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
- Design and develop new products based on Product Manager requirement using electrical or mechanical MVPs, for idealization phase.
- Create Requirements document and lead development of the mechanical and electronic products with the internal team or external supplier.
- Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using testing such as vibration, cycle testing, temperature testing and using instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
- Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
- Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
- Root cause analysis in electromechanical components.
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to existing products and processes (more cost efficient, reliable, functional, etc.)
- Stay updated with market demands, customers, competitors, new technologies and materials, and industry developments to identify potential new product opportunities.
- Initiate, implement, and monitor.
- Work in conjunction with manufacturing and other related departments
- Assist in new product solutions.
- Assist with product installation/operation instruction design.
- Work with R&D department to ensure drawings and products meet engineering standards.
- Record, document and organize all work and procedures.
- Perform other duties as may be required.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.