Mechanical​/Mechatronics Engineer

Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer

Nexen is a leading manufacturer of precision motion control devices, both linear and rotary. This role performs design and development functions for existing product lines, product line extensions, new products, or specials. Preparations and direction of layouts, drawings, and specifications are undertaken. Tests are defined, executed, and results evaluated to recommend or develop design changes.

• Perform engineering design and development activities for existing product lines, product line extensions, and new product initiatives.
• Develop innovative concepts and engineered solutions that address defined performance, reliability, and cost objectives.
• Prepare or oversee detailed layouts, CAD models, engineering drawings, documentation, and specifications in accordance with applicable standards.
• Analyze design requirements, propose engineering solutions, and evaluate design alternatives for effectiveness and manufacturability.
• Define, plan, and conduct component and system-level testing; interpret and evaluate test results to validate designs and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Recommend and implement design improvements to enhance product performance, reliability, or cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with customers to define application requirements and provide tailored recommendations, proactive user support, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and implement specialized test systems to support and validate customer‑specific requirements.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, quality, sales, and product management teams to support product launches, training, process improvements, and customer‑specific applications.
• Provide technical support during production, troubleshooting, and product lifecycle management activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5‑10 years of engineering experience in product design, development, or related technical roles.
• Proficiency in CAD mechanical and electromechanical design software and strong general computer skills.
• Familiarity with electromechanical systems, including servo motor/drive configuration, tuning, and control; programming experience.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication networks used by servo drives to communicate with PLCs and computers (e.g., Ether Net/IP, PROFINET, Ether
  
  CAT, CANopen).
• Familiarity with servo motor encoder feedback technologies and protocols used for motor‑to‑drive communication (e.g., incremental and absolute encoders, resolver‑based systems, digital encoder protocols).
• Demonstrated analytical, diagnostic, and problem‑solving abilities; familiarity with engineering design principles, GD&T, and relevant industry standards.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong orientation toward teamwork and collaboration.

Nexen offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. We are committed to fostering a positive, innovative, and forward‑thinking work environment.

Qualified candidates will need to report to the Webster, Wisconsin, facility on a regular and consistent basis.

• Provides information and shares ideas about purchasing processes and actions that assist management in developing successful tactical plans for plant operations.
• Solicits informational and creative input from suppliers and shares that information during management planning processes and initiatives; creates, supports, and drives continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.
• Responsible for backing up production control, including running MRPs and providing production dates/expedite dates to CSR.
• Make purchase decisions in accordance with company policies while observing local, state, and federal regulations.
• Analyze direct and indirect material purchase requisitions and internal work orders, review information for accuracy and completion, conduct purchase analysis, negotiate suppliers, and execute purchase order terms and conditions.
• Coordinate logistic requirements for outbound and inbound purchase…