NOV
JOB SUMMARY
Custom machine design engineer position . Applying strong fundamental mechanical design and engineering principles, assuring complete design and procurement of manufacturing equipment. Fiber Glass Machine Design position focuses on mechanical design of one-off equipment designs including CNC winders, electrical, hydraulic, and other driven equipment. Design, build, installation/startup and troubleshooting equipment is required. SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficiency required. Automation, PLC, Hydraulics, etc. skill sets a plus
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PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES •
Custom design machine experience
engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. • Maximize the efficiency of equipment applications, including equipment placement. • Recommend equipment improvements incorporating latest technologies. • Work with electrical engineer and manage specifications for automation of equipment. • Machine manufacturing solutions to satisfy a variety of market requirements. • Design test equipment and/or develop procedures for testing products. • Work with vendors to source components of design and fabrication, machining, and assembly of equipment. • Prepare technical packages for tenders and organize the technical tender documents. • Estimate costs or submit bids for engineering, construction, or installation projects. • Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications. • Budget, monitor and report cost and schedule of equipment and projects. • Participate “hands on” in lab prototyping and manufacturing environments as needed. • Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions. • Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions. • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports. • Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS • Work may require evening and weekend work • Ability to interpret data and provide recommendations based on findings • Available for overnight and international Travel required
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering • Position is onsite located in San Antonio, TX • Master’s degree level in Mechanical Engineering preferred. • Must have years of experience with custom designing machine • Experience in field of composite manufacturing is a plus. • Projects may require evening and weekend work attendance. • Strong Mechanical Aptitude. • Ability to interpret data and provide recommendations based on findings. • Exposure/experience working with shop fabrication and machining. • Exposure to and familiarity with hydraulic design. • Exposure to and familiarity with equipment automation. • Design for manufacturing. • 2D and 3D CAD Design. Preferably AutoCAD and SolidWorks. • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience. • Plastic or Sheet Metal Design a plus. • Material selection. • Structural and thermal calculations. • Tolerance Analysis. • Problem Solving Skills. • Familiarity with nonmetallic/composite product design is preferred. • Possess technical aptitude and ability to understand engineering, design and product.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES • Dependability/Attendance • Problem Solving/Judgement • Active Listening • Critical Thinking • Complex Problem Solving • Self-manage with limited supervision
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports. • Strong Mechanical Aptitude. • 2D and 3D CAD Design. Preferably AutoCAD and SolidWorks. • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience. • Plastic or Sheet Metal Design a plus. • Material selection. • Structural and thermal calculations. • Exposure/experience working with shop fabrication and machining. • Exposure to and familiarity with hydraulic design. • Exposure to and familiarity with equipment automation. • Design for manufacturing. • Tolerance Analysis. • Problem Solving Skills. • Familiarity with nonmetallic/composite product design is preferred. • Possess technical aptitude and ability to understand engineering, design, and product performance issues.
Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES •
Custom design machine experience
engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. • Maximize the efficiency of equipment applications, including equipment placement. • Recommend equipment improvements incorporating latest technologies. • Work with electrical engineer and manage specifications for automation of equipment. • Machine manufacturing solutions to satisfy a variety of market requirements. • Design test equipment and/or develop procedures for testing products. • Work with vendors to source components of design and fabrication, machining, and assembly of equipment. • Prepare technical packages for tenders and organize the technical tender documents. • Estimate costs or submit bids for engineering, construction, or installation projects. • Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications. • Budget, monitor and report cost and schedule of equipment and projects. • Participate “hands on” in lab prototyping and manufacturing environments as needed. • Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions. • Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions. • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports. • Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS • Work may require evening and weekend work • Ability to interpret data and provide recommendations based on findings • Available for overnight and international Travel required
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering • Position is onsite located in San Antonio, TX • Master’s degree level in Mechanical Engineering preferred. • Must have years of experience with custom designing machine • Experience in field of composite manufacturing is a plus. • Projects may require evening and weekend work attendance. • Strong Mechanical Aptitude. • Ability to interpret data and provide recommendations based on findings. • Exposure/experience working with shop fabrication and machining. • Exposure to and familiarity with hydraulic design. • Exposure to and familiarity with equipment automation. • Design for manufacturing. • 2D and 3D CAD Design. Preferably AutoCAD and SolidWorks. • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience. • Plastic or Sheet Metal Design a plus. • Material selection. • Structural and thermal calculations. • Tolerance Analysis. • Problem Solving Skills. • Familiarity with nonmetallic/composite product design is preferred. • Possess technical aptitude and ability to understand engineering, design and product.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES • Dependability/Attendance • Problem Solving/Judgement • Active Listening • Critical Thinking • Complex Problem Solving • Self-manage with limited supervision
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports. • Strong Mechanical Aptitude. • 2D and 3D CAD Design. Preferably AutoCAD and SolidWorks. • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience. • Plastic or Sheet Metal Design a plus. • Material selection. • Structural and thermal calculations. • Exposure/experience working with shop fabrication and machining. • Exposure to and familiarity with hydraulic design. • Exposure to and familiarity with equipment automation. • Design for manufacturing. • Tolerance Analysis. • Problem Solving Skills. • Familiarity with nonmetallic/composite product design is preferred. • Possess technical aptitude and ability to understand engineering, design, and product performance issues.