PRAB, Inc.
Mechanical Design Engineer
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The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the accurate preparation of all equipment drawings required for customer approval, shop manufacturing and installation. This role acts as the project lead for jobs throughout design, fabrication, and start‑up of the equipment, being the main point of contact with the customer throughout. The duties will include, but not be limited to: reviewing specifications with the customer, preparation of the approval drawings, communication with the customers regarding questions and schedules, preparation of accurate manufacturing drawings, communication with the shop personnel with regard to design questions and suggestions, review of equipment before shipment to ensure that all design details have been implemented, support Customer Service for any issues that may arise with the equipment on which you worked. Strength in mechanical design coupled with proven project management ability and excellent communication skills are a must. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and a quality output
Bachelors of Science in Engineering/Engineering Technology or equivalent experience
3-5 years of design experience in process or heavy industrial equipment
Complicated system‑level design experience strongly preferred
Broad experience in systems, food, chemical process and bulk material handling, preference on exposure to in‑field startups and troubleshooting of equipment
Design experience with sheet metal, hoppers, chutes, structural supports and machine drive arrangements in hazardous, wash‑down, sanitary, and heavy industrial areas
Ability to read electrical and pneumatic diagrams with general knowledge of industrial instrumentation and controls
Proficient use of Inventor for 3D CAD, AutoCAD for 2D CAD, Excel, and Word
Strong project management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Excellent customer support and management
Problem solving skills (Inter/Cross Departmental)
Willingness to travel (10% typical)
General Responsibilities
Promote excellence throughout the department
Development of proper and efficient equipment designs, including large scale systems
Production of detailed mechanical equipment drawings using CAD (Inventor and AutoCAD)
Management of projects to which you are assigned
CAD drawing file maintenance
Interface with shop floor fabricators and tradesmen
General project engineering and customer contact, including occasional customer visits
Production of quality and accurate parts, models, and drawings
Drawing transmittals
Adherence to schedules and release dates
Provide prompt and effective communications with customers and co‑workers
Understanding of our company procedures and processes
Any duties or tasks that may be assigned by the manager
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Machinery Manufacturing
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The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the accurate preparation of all equipment drawings required for customer approval, shop manufacturing and installation. This role acts as the project lead for jobs throughout design, fabrication, and start‑up of the equipment, being the main point of contact with the customer throughout. The duties will include, but not be limited to: reviewing specifications with the customer, preparation of the approval drawings, communication with the customers regarding questions and schedules, preparation of accurate manufacturing drawings, communication with the shop personnel with regard to design questions and suggestions, review of equipment before shipment to ensure that all design details have been implemented, support Customer Service for any issues that may arise with the equipment on which you worked. Strength in mechanical design coupled with proven project management ability and excellent communication skills are a must. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and a quality output
Bachelors of Science in Engineering/Engineering Technology or equivalent experience
3-5 years of design experience in process or heavy industrial equipment
Complicated system‑level design experience strongly preferred
Broad experience in systems, food, chemical process and bulk material handling, preference on exposure to in‑field startups and troubleshooting of equipment
Design experience with sheet metal, hoppers, chutes, structural supports and machine drive arrangements in hazardous, wash‑down, sanitary, and heavy industrial areas
Ability to read electrical and pneumatic diagrams with general knowledge of industrial instrumentation and controls
Proficient use of Inventor for 3D CAD, AutoCAD for 2D CAD, Excel, and Word
Strong project management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Excellent customer support and management
Problem solving skills (Inter/Cross Departmental)
Willingness to travel (10% typical)
General Responsibilities
Promote excellence throughout the department
Development of proper and efficient equipment designs, including large scale systems
Production of detailed mechanical equipment drawings using CAD (Inventor and AutoCAD)
Management of projects to which you are assigned
CAD drawing file maintenance
Interface with shop floor fabricators and tradesmen
General project engineering and customer contact, including occasional customer visits
Production of quality and accurate parts, models, and drawings
Drawing transmittals
Adherence to schedules and release dates
Provide prompt and effective communications with customers and co‑workers
Understanding of our company procedures and processes
Any duties or tasks that may be assigned by the manager
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Machinery Manufacturing
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