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Mechanical Designer

Raleigh, United States

Position Summary

The Mechanical Designer holds a key position in the design and advancement of Systems Engineering initiatives for bio-devices for the global poultry, livestock, and aquaculture industries. This vacancy is to be filled with a highly creative, seasoned, hands-on designer who will work closely with the PM Engineering team to deliver engineered-to-order automated vaccination systems. This position currently reports to the Director of Commercial Integration.

Essential Functions

Apply strong computer aided design knowledge to deliver engineered-to-order system level automation solutions.
Interact with application engineers, sales/marketing, and customers to identify mechanical requirements to integrate automated vaccination systems into existing automation systems.
Design motion-based electromechanical components and assemblies.
Deliver component and assembly level drawings accurately and on time.
Work interactively with R&D Engineering to deliver system level automation customizations.
Work interactively with field installation and support staff to deliver timely resolution of field technical issues.
Work interactively with electromechanical technicians to test customized automation solutions.

Qualifications

Education
- Associate degree in drafting or equivalent work experience - required.
Experience and Certifications
- Minimum 7 years of experience with 3D Modeling & 2D Drafting per ASME-Y14.100.
- Experience designing formed sheet-metal, plastic, and machined parts.
- Experience designing motion-based electromechanical assemblies including motors, sensors, bearings, pulleys, gears, belts, etc.
- Minimum 2 years' experience with Solidworks.
Core Competencies
- Proficient in designing components and assemblies in Solidworks.
- Ability to work independently within a team environment.
- Solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Knowledge in Engineering Change Management processes.
- Ability to concurrently handle multiple project assignments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements

This position requires (check all that apply):

Normal periods of sitting and standing in an office environment.

Extended periods of sitting at a workstation/desk in an office environment.

Extended period of standing.

Lifting and/or pushing objects up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis

Lifting and/or pushing objects up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.

Working with heavy `machinery or equipment on X regular

occasional basis.

Working outdoors in potentially inclement weather conditions.

Working at heights of up to feet.

Working in a laboratory setting.

Working with birds or other animals.

Other:

Working Conditions

Work is performed inside a flex space building consisting of offices, open desk space, laboratory, machine shop, and a manufacturing floor. Level of noise is usually quiet in the office environment and temperature controlled. Noise levels are elevated in the warehouse space where temperatures can vary depending on the outside elements and weather. Travel may be required, including up to 2-8 trips per year to visit suppliers, attend conferences, meetings (customer, investor, and business) and customer sites (hatcheries).

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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