Mechanical Design Engineer

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Körber Technologies, Inc., a leading Sales and Service company supporting the North American tobacco industry, is currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. The Mechanical Design Engineer will produce high‑quality technical mechanical documentation suitable for fabrication, assembly, testing, and field service. The design and documentation will meet Körber Technologies’ standardization and cost objectives, ensuring high quality, low cost, and full compliance with customer specifications, as well as marketing and corporate requirements.

• You will apply your technical expertise in materials, manufacturing, quality, and equipment design to support our projects.
• Develop, design, and test machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Investigate and implement new components for both existing and new products, including concept development, detailed design, analysis, engineering drawings, BOM creation, and ECO management.
• You will collaborate with Assembly, Service, and Sales teams to address technical product discussions and ensure seamless project execution.
• Support the build and commissioning of new machinery, resolving inquiries from Fabrication and Assembly related to mechanical design.
• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing personnel for implementing new or revised components.
• Evaluate and select mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components such as gears, bearings, actuators, cylinders, valves, and sensors.
• You will engage with customers to understand and meet project requirements.
• Complete all necessary documentation for the release of new and revised products.
• Conduct analysis and testing of prototype equipment.
• Maintain cost control by coordinating with the accounting team.
• Provide field service and assembly teams with technical support for machine control challenges.
• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging technologies and best practices in mechanical engineering.

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in machinery design.
• Strong creative abilities with the capacity to visualize mechanical concepts and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in 3D solid modeling software (Siemens NX preferred), MS Office; experience with SAP is a plus.

• 401(k) Plan with a $1 for $1 match up to 6% of your base income.
• Basic life and disability insurances, both short and long term, paid by employer.
• Voluntary life insurance purchase program.
• Training and Development Program.

• You will work for a company that values its employees and their contributions.
• You will work for a worldwide organization and will develop partnerships with your colleagues throughout the globe.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Please send any questions or technical problems to  Brenda Suheili Hernandez Nazario is the responsible person for this job advertisement.

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