Mechanical Design & Controls Engineer

Mechanical Design & Controls Engineer (Location : Rockland / Pembroke / Norwell, Massachusetts area) Job Description : The Mechanical Design & Controls Engineer is responsible for performing design engineering for multiple product lines of machinery including both rotating mechanical machines and non-rotating fluid energy machines. The Company wants a Mechanical Design Engineer who has some experience working with Electrical Controls (i.e., understands schematics for controls panels, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, sensors, etc. There is no new electrical design work). Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Deal with existing machine concepts and make modifications to meet customer space, capacity, environmental, and process material requirements. Perform all work within the framework, of company’s design / drafting standards and procedures. Maintain high product quality and accuracy in all documentation. Use CAD technology in the most efficient way possible to produce complete design documentation suitable for subcontract manufacture. Knowledge of Solidworks 3D software and Autocad 2D softwarepreferred. General Engineering to include sizing and selecting technical components, performing engineering calculations, and keeping good records. Provide Project Engineering services for assigned projects Involves customer interaction. Interface with vendors to provide technical purchase specifications for subcontracted control equipment. Maintain a project schedule and resolve any conflicts that may arise due to customer changes, material shortages, etc. Create Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&I D) and learn / understand Instrumentation Symbols (ISA). Be able to debug a control panel and put it through a FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing). Work with the control panel manufacturer to spec out the diagrams of the control panel. Perform control system electrical test and inspection either at the company’s facilities or at the vendors plant and resolve any discrepancies with the subcontractor. Occasional local travel to customer's or vendor's facilities as required. Maintain good working relations with all personnel inside and outside of the company. Other Duties as required. Requirements :

• U.S. Citizen or Green Card.
• 5+ years of experience dealing with the same or similar equipment and industries.
• Knowledge of (or experience with) P&ID diagrams and electrical control panels.
• Knowledge of (or experience with) Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Work experience with general industrial electric controls.
• Experience with sensors is a “plus”.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent is preferred but not required. .
• Proficient with Solidworks 3D software. Other 3D CAD software may be considered, but Solidworks 3D is preferred.
• Experience in AutoCad 2D is preferred, or at least a strong knowledge of it.
• Experience with Microsoft office is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work in a collaborative environment.