Mechanical Equipment Design Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Contract

Corning, NY

REQUIREMENTS:

• 7+ years of mechanical equipment design experience
• Proficient with SolidWorks
• Competent with structural FEA analysis
• Experience with design, install, start-up and debug of robust mechanical equipment suitable for the manufacturing environment.
• Ability to effectively manage mechanical and electrical trades executing equipment install and debug.
• Knowledge of machine guarding and safety practices and standards (OSHA, etc.)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills, gender, culture, race, etc.)

Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Technology required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with internal project team to understand design requirements
• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions
• Responsible for installation and debug at factory site
• Provide hands on input and insight into equipment installation and troubleshooting
• Verify equipment build and layout against drawings
• Coordinate installation plan with safety and plant receivers
• Confer with Corning engineers and vendors to resolve equipment install or build discrepancies.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Potential travel of 25%
• Travel to a supplier or vendor may be required for equipment check-out before shipment.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Typical 40 hours per week.
• May require working weekends/holidays or longer days to support schedule.