Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Location:

Gosiger Automation - Dayton, OH 45402

As a mechanical designer the incumbent must perform ‘Essential Responsibilities’ with minimal direct supervision. Incumbent shall be responsible for the complete mechanical design ‘Scope of Work’ for automation projects from pre-sale concept and budgets through detailed design and final project implementation. This position is considered a Safety Sensitive position.

• Pre-Sale Team Member Roles:
  • development of workable automation concepts
  • creation of system design and layout concept drawings
  • preparation of budgets for the mechanical ‘Scope of Work’ of the program which includes design and detailing labor cost, purchased and fabricated content, estimating assembly costs, mechanical/controls interfaces
• Post-Sale Team Roles:
  • timely definition, design and procurement of mechanical components and hardware required for the defined ‘Scope of Work’
• Formal Design:
  • Assemble pertinent facts and design performance criteria
  • Define performance attributes such as speed, space constraints, etc.
  • Interact with controls engineers / integrate controls into designs
  • Complete detailed designs
  • Define and procure cost-effective purchased components
  • Define and procure cost-effective fabricated details
  • Contact customers and/or suppliers for pertinent design information
• Mechanical Materials Procurement:
  • Quote and procure purchased components
  • Bid and procure fabrications and machined details
  • Issue orders and coordinate deliveries of mechanical items
  • Coordinate, manage and develop supplier base
• Implementation Roles:
  • Coordinate / expedite the delivery of purchased mechanical components
  • Coordinate / assist the assembly of mechanical hardware and assemblies
  • Troubleshoot performance issues
  • Finalize ‘as built’ documentation
• Other Aspects:
  • Support long-term resolution of field-service issues
  • Provide on-site field service support as required
  • Maintain division records and files in an orderly manner
• Based on business need, assists, supports and/or performs other job functions within department or other work areas within scope and ability

• Two-year mechanical engineering technology and/or mechanical engineering degree required, four-year degree preferred
• Five to ten years of personal, hands‑on experience in a mechanical design environment:
• Completing designs using AutoCAD and Solid Works software
• Designing automated systems based on industrial robots
• Designing and sizing robot end‑of‑arm tooling
• Designing conveyor systems, material handling and pick & place devices to interact with robots
• Working knowledge of cost‑effective alternative machining and fabrication processes
• Demonstrated project management capabilities
• Personal characteristics required include:
• Excellent personal/interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task and set personal priorities
• Initiative and a personal commitment to setting and meeting deadlines
• Consciousness, thoroughness, and accuracy
• Ability to travel nationwide on short notice up to 25% travel
• Desirable experience and qualifications:
• Experience in tool, die and fixture design
• Machine tool set up and operation
• Industrial robot programming
• CNC machine tool programming

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short‑and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Maternity and Paternity leave

$80,000–$100,000