Swanson-Erie Corporation, since 1919, a leader in advanced machine design and build, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

• Conduct customer reviews addressing overall specifications, component selection, panel
  design, and then design schematics, on-machine control layouts and programing PLC and
  HMI to meet customer specifications

• Prepare the electrical and pneumatics drawing package for product and/or system designs to
  meet customer requirements

• Prepare bills of material for the electrical and pneumatics drawing package including
  specifying vendor components to use in final design

• Implement a complete software solution including PLC, HMI and other 3 rd party devices
  programming from controls specifications and drawings

• Develop control component communications and perform software installation, I/O testing
  and debugging of PLC and HMI software

• Participate in product and system design reviews, machine run-off, and take responsibility for electrical and pneumatic controls

 

Skills:

 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to represent the company in a
  professional manner

• Excellent problem solving and time management skills

• Good electrical/mechanical aptitude and knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of electronic equipment and computer hardware and software

• Self-motivated and highly organized

• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office Suite

• Ability to work with other engineering and manufacturing personnel to resolve problems on
  the shop floor

 

Education & Experience:

 

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; associate or technical degree will be considered

• 5 years of experience with industrial electrical automation and machine control system design

• Experience in Siemens, Allen Bradley PLC programming and products; other PLC’s a plus

• Experience with communications networks (Ethernet, Control Net …)

• Experience with electrical and pneumatic specifications and drawings/schematics

• Experience with designing and implementing motion control systems, including servo
  motors; robotic controls a plus

• Specific experience in the control of multiple station machines is highly desirable

 

Variations from the above requirements will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

 

Please send your cover letter and resume to:

careers[@]swanson-erie.com

 

 

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