About the Role
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will support the NPI (New Product Introduction) division in the design and development of cutting-edge technology, new products, processes, and automation for OEMs and startups. This role provides expertise to solve, design, process, and manufacturing challenges using various tools of the trade, including CAD, FEA, and other hands-on activities.
Responsibilities
- Generate designs and manufacturing drawings adhering to customer specifications within defined cost, quality and delivery parameters using CAD and other tools.
- Provide concepts and drawings in analog and digital formats.
- Provide engineering analysis to support manufacturing, design and process development.
- Apply knowledge in mechanical power transmission, fluid power, mechanical components, fabrication and basic automation for design and development.
- Work with and support cross-disciplinary teams to solve product design, manufacturing and process problems.
- Respond quickly and professionally adhering to delivery requirements.
- Participate in customer meetings and travel (<5 days/year) as required.
- Utilize problem solving and creative thinking skills to develop solutions and implement design options with customers, suppliers and manufacturing, while working collaboratively within a team environment.
- Provide hands-on assembly/testing support for prototyping and process development.
Requirements
- Proficiency in CAD for 3D design and detailing (Solidworks, Inventor and/or CREO skills required).
- Experience in technical communication internally and externally (email, technical write-up, presentation, meetings).
- Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Engineering Design techniques including CAD, FEA, FMEA, Analysis (stress, displacement, thermal), DFMA, tolerance analysis and GDT.
- Experience in developing and communicating project progress.
- Experience with various manufacturing processes (machining (CNC, Mill, Lathe), sheet metal, welding, and materials).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of Engineering Design or problem-solving experience with commercial or industrial equipment/processes.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of CAD design experience in SolidWorks or CREO.
- Experience with various manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal manufacture, plastics processing, and costing & finishing in general.
- US Persons work authorization.
Skills
- CAD
- FEA
- Solidworks
- Inventor
- CREO
- MS Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- FMEA
- Stress analysis
- Displacement analysis
- Thermal analysis
- DFMA
- Tolerance analysis
- GDT
- Machining
- CNC
- Mill
- Lathe
- Sheet metal
- Welding
- Plastics processing
- Problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Technical communication
Location
- Rochester, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years Engineering Design or problem solving with commercial or industrial equipment/processes
- 1-2 years minimum CAD design experience in SolidWorks or CREO
Education Level
- BSME – 4 YEAR Mechanical Engineering / Engineering Technology Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000-$85,000 per year
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Tuition Reimbursement (IRS Allowable pre-tax Max)
- 401K
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Life, Short and Long-Term Disability
- Recognition Awards & Discretionary Benefits
About the Company
- PEKO is a full-service, debt-free, privately-owned contract manufacturer with over 60 years embedded in the Rochester, NY community.
- In collaboration with our valued business partners, we deliver new product development (NPI) strategies for product commercialization and provide solutions in the medical, industrial, defense, and renewable energy industries.
- Enriching life is a crucial component of what we do daily.
Equal Opportunity
- PEKO Precision Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
