Mechanical Design Engineer

As a member of the technical staff, the Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the development of cutting edge complete robotic solutions for logistics and e-commerce applications. This position requires empathy for the customer as the engineer will travel to client facilities to understand client application requirements and technical constraints.

Essentail Functions

Responsible for the development of automation solutions that promote implementation of Plus One product offering in support of strategic growth applications within the logistics industry

Manage activities that take place during solution ideation, design, and communication phases

Work with the internal sales team to identify and assess the value and feasibility of potential applications including site travel as required

• •Communicate application functional requirements and proposed methods to both internal and external partner project execution teams.
• Resolve technical problems as they arise and act as the technical bridge between sales and engineering

Support pre-sales activities including proof-of-concept scoping, demonstrations, and technical Q&A with prospective customers

Provide mechanical consultation in client-facing meetings ( identify issues that will affect installation)

Recommend accessories which are best suited for PlusOne products ( i.e. be able to specify lighting or a compressor)

Perform site surveys and gather technical information to create a fully defined Plus One product configuration for handoff to Operations for ordering purposes

Engineer site-specific fitment designs

Work with Installers to communicate Plus One product details from solid models (conveyor heights, widths, etc ), answer specific questions, bring up concerns, warn and guide on things to look out for related to infeed/outfeed, reject paths, fencing, upstream/downstream signals/interfacing

Re-iterate and clarify technical documentation provided to installers/integrators

Import Integrator CAD flies to verify fitment and find errors or other challenges

Create custom mechanical solutions to bridge gaps

Create and print 3D prototype designs

Assess existing Plus One product offering and work with other technical staff to document and share user stories to better meet market demands

Continually research current and emerging automation technologies and propose implementation into Plus One solutions when beneficial

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's/ Master's in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or 5+ years' relevant work experience

Solidworks + PDM, AutoCAD, Visual Components, CAD importation and manipulation

Creation/invention of systems architecture for automated equipment within the supply chain industry

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience with any of the following

Business development/customer relations

Ability to read/review mechanical, electrical, and system-level schematics/diagrams

System cost estimation and resource planning

Equipment setup, configuration, commissioning: Industrial robot, peripherals, safety devices

Certifications such as: PE, PMP, Six Sigma, Agile

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full time, 40 hours /week between M-F, 9:00am-6:00p m

Travel

I ntermittent overnight travel, as needed to support sales activities . International travel will require a valid passport.

Work Authorization

Must be able to show documentation that shows authorization to legally work in the U.S. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.