Mechanical Engineer II

Summary

This role seeks to research, plan, design and develop mechanical and electro-mechanical products and systems, applying knowledge of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.

• Designs products or systems such as robots, machines, instruments, controls, mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, pneumatic or heat transfer systems.
• Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposals, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility and cost of design or application.
• Analyzes product or application and performs design calculations based on engineering principles.
• Assists in defining market needs and developing product specifications.
• Applies engineering principles and known manufacturing processes to achieve overall product and system cost targets; establishes and monitors development schedules and project costs.
• Applies concurrent engineering principles to design and development process. Develops test plans and coordinates test activities during development phase.
• Engage with engineering disciplines, including electrical, software, test, drafting and technical publications.
• May coordinate activities involved in the procurement, fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electro‑mechanical products and systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing, in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, development of methods, procedures, tools and gauges for set‑up and testing of products and systems.
• May support fabrication and installation activities to ensure that products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Assists technical publications in the development of customer documentation.
• May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions.
• May assist customers in developing process parameters for new technologies in product applications.
• Evaluates products on manufacturing floor for system related problems and recommends corrective action.
• Performs other job‑related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline. MSME Preferred.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience focused on automation and machine design.
• Analytical skills focused on mechanics, dynamics, vibration, materials, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Setting up and testing mechanical systems (static, dynamic, and thermal).
• High accuracy positioning systems exposure is preferred.
• Manufacturing processes (precision machining, castings, sheet metal, molding, welding, brazing, etc.).
• PTC CREO experience or equivalent.
• Instrumentation:
  Lab View, load cells, displacement transducers.

• Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem‑solving tools to continuously improve work processes.

• Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis.
• Ability to understand and interpret detailed documents and drawings.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with fellow colleagues and in giving presentations.
• The ability to travel to customer sites or technical conferences may occasionally be required.

Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer

Target Annual Pay Rate:$75,000 - $85,000 + Robust Benefits