Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:

Cheshire, CT (ATS) - Management

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for 2D and 3D drafting, updating existing prototypes, designing new prototypes, and creating Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). The work focuses on automated high-pressure gas and liquid systems.

Utilize Solidworks and AutoCAD to create 2D and 3D drawings for automated, high-pressure gas and liquid systems, comprising cylinders, compressors, valves, manifolds, instrumentation, etc.

Prepare P&IDs, CAD models, detailed assemblies, parts, and drawings that meet project and code requirements.

Work as part of multi-disciplinary teams to design, test, and document integrated industrial automation and control systems from conceptualization through commercialization.

Translate customer requirements and functional needs into technical solutions through brainstorming and feasibility studies.

Design prototypes, test stands, and / or pilot plants as needed to facilitate Stage-Gate® process.

Create Bills of Materials (BOM), assembly instructions, and technical manuals.

Provides technical assistance to manufacturing during system integration.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of mechanical design experience. Equivalent combination of education, academic projects, and hands on experience will be considered.
• Creating CAD models and manufacturing drawings and P&IDs
• Demonstrated hands-on and theoretical expertise in high pressure gas and liquid systems, liquid systems, comprising cylinders, compressors, valves, manifolds, instrumentation.
• Proficiency with Solid Works and AutoCAD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with PDM systems.
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Knowledge of mechanical codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, NFPA 55, NFPA 1, ANSI, API, etc. Knowledge of ASTM G93 and ASTM G94
• Experience with robotics

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation.

Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for…