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Sumitomo Electric Lightwave

Mechanical Engineer

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Mechanical Engineer II (Full Time) – United States Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp.

Location:

Raleigh, NC

The purpose of this position is to procure, install, design, maintain, and modify fiber optic cable manufacturing equipment. This position supports senior engineers in the plant engineering department as well as meeting mechanical design needs as they arise across other departments.

General Functions / Specific Responsibilities

Specify and Install new equipment

Prepare and issue specifications and/or design drawings for new equipment

Evaluate bid proposals and award contracts

Establish and maintain project budgets and schedules

Oversee installation of new equipment

Develop test plans to confirm new equipment functionality and safety

Modify existing equipment

Prepare design drawings based on internal requirements arising from Process, Safety, or Quality Engineering

Issue drawings for fabrication internally or through external vendors

Oversee installation and implementation of design changes

Repair existing equipment

Support Maintenance Department with technical advice for machine troubleshooting

Maintain equipment documentation

Provide technical details to process engineering as equipment questions arise

Assist Plant Engineering Manager with engineering library organization

Duties Performed Occasionally or Periodically

Assist electrical and/or process engineers with machine troubleshooting & repair

Develop preventive maintenance activities and schedules.

Provide mechanical design solutions to the Product Design team as needs arise

Coordinate process engineering and maintenance activities for new equipment installation

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university

Familiar with 3D CAD software; SolidWorks preferred

Experience with 2D layout drawings; AutoCAD preferred

Ability to communicate effectively in a complex manufacturing environment

Ability to evaluate mechanical issues, identify root cause, and develop long term solutions

Ability to maintain a safe environment for oneself and others while working around complicated electromechanical machinery

Desire to learn from others and grow as a member of the Plant Engineering team

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel)

Prior engineering experience in an internship, co‑op, or full‑time role (experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus)

Job Details

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Telecommunications

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