Progressive Machine and Design LLC

Mechatronics Applications Engineer III Fully Remote • Remote Worker or Victor, NY Job Description: Job Type Full-time Description Primary Function and Scope: A Senior-Level Mechatronics Applications Engineer (ten or more years of experience) will provide in-depth mechanical and electrical concepts, costing, and quote documents for custom machines based on requirements. The expectation is someone who can manage the full project load or a team for more extensive, more involved quotes. Duties & Responsibilities: Quote processes - Review customer specifications to develop cost-effective solutions for controls and mechanical componentry per application requirements. - Create accurate 2D machine floor plans with supporting 3D models as required. - Put together process diagrams and questions - Establish timing and sequence charts of all motion-based assembly and test tasks. - Complete document review for compliance to customer specifications and PMD standards - Complete a part or system tolerance analysis. - Related to Build-To-Print (BTP) jobs - Details estimating and reviewing with peers / fabrication - Keep track of estimated totals before and after reviewing for comparison - Estimating shop disciplines - Assembly / wire & plumb / debug / skid prep / installation - Peer review Other associated processes - Attend concept meetings and ask questions. - Prepare detailed estimates of time, quantities, labor, and material costs required for mechanical and control design, software development, machine building, plumbing, equipment installations, and acceptance testing. - Review customer specifications to develop solutions using available hardware and costing. - Review vendor quotes and PMD quotations for accuracy. - Present machine solutions to prospective customers. - Keep inline with global safety procedures. - Walk through the assembly floor with team members when possible. Remote people must select a project currently in some phase and study the design. - Follow all jobs won through the installation. - Attending team meetings, customer calls, design meetings, etc., when possible. - Keep a list of lessons learned shared with the applications team. - Study available videos of similar machines that might be found. - Help to document & improve processes / Work to update the cost library - Complete a tolerance analysis as required for all projects being done or assisted with. - Guide the design team during the initial start of the design phase. - Establish timing and sequence charts of all motion-based assembly and test tasks. - Travel to the customer's site to gather project-critical information. - Perform peer reviews of other concepts, costing, and quoting documents. - Mentor junior applications engineers and provide technical leadership. Requirements Education and Experience - BS degree in Mechatronics or equivalent experience. Preferred 3.0 or above grade average - Minimum 10 years in industry related to automation equipment and / or 8 years of experience quoting automation equipment. - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge and practical experience. Language Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to read, analyze and interpret general technical procedures. - Ability to write technical reports. - Comfortable in presenting concepts and pricing information in a clear, concise manner suitable for technical audiences - Effective in listening and note-taking. Characteristics Necessary to Perform the Job - Focused and willing to meet deadlines as required. - Travel as required. - Organizational skills – computer file management and personal space - Able to work in a team environment. - Detail oriented. - Determined to find the best solution to meet the customer's needs. - Takes guidance from senior peers on methods and direction. - Understanding of new technology. - Capable of visualizing concepts and developing complex mechanical and electrical solutions - Driven to gain knowledge of automation by attending meetings and observing. - Due diligence in costing / explanation to maintain profit margins on quoted projects. - Understand the principles of DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) - Proven track record of leading and managing applications from concept through engineering. Reasoning Ability - The applicant must be able to solve practical problems and deal with various variables in situations where only limited information exists. - Ability to interpret information furnished in pictorial, schedule, verbal, or written form - Wide variety of duties requiring ability to work independently, adapting standard procedures to meet new conditions, and making decisions guided by precedent. Computer Skills - AutoCAD or other 2D - SolidWorks or other 3D products - Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite of products Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle sample products and tools to aid conceptual planning. - Regularly required to stand; walk; bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell. - Occasionally required to sit. - Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds unassisted. - Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. - Work environment is primarily performed indoors around moving mechanical parts at a moderate noise level. - Regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock - Occasionally perform work outdoors in all types of weather. - Wear safety equipment, including proper PPE. Salary Description $110,000 - $130,000