Mechanical Engineer

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Location : Wilmington, NC

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : Competitive, based on experience

Benefits : Comprehensive benefits package

About Wilmington Machinery

Wilmington Machinery is a leader in designing and manufacturing large-scale low-pressure injection molding machinery. We serve a global customer base and are dedicated to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Job Summary

This position would handle mechanical design for all Wilmington Machinery builds. Working hand-in-hand with controls and electrical engineering, you’ll create a fully integrated and functional machine. The ability to select mechanical and fluid power components, design electro-mechanical fluid power systems, create schematics, BOMs and use Autodesk Inventor software to document thoroughly are paramount. Troubleshooting, testing and floor support of the mechanical systems would be required.

Skills Required :

• Ability to design complex machinery to achieve the specifications given
• Understanding of the integration of mechanical systems, controls and hydraulic valving
• Ability to specify component requirements for a given machine concept (motors, pumps, etc.)
• Ability to specify mechanical component sizing considering safety factors and risk assessments
• Ability to create hydraulic schematics and BOMs
• Knowledge of PLC controls systems
• Troubleshooting, testing and production floor support
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities :

• Specify mechanical components for all machine builds
• Create and publish models, detailed drawings, hydraulic schematics and BOMs
• Keep up with redlines and revisions to aforementioned documents and publish to engineering
• Work with controls and electrical engineering to deliver a fully integrated mechanical package
• Ensure the company is operating in accordance with all relevant machine safety standards
• Communicate promptly and efficiently with colleagues
• Provide production support for all mechanical and hydraulic systems

Education and Experience Required :

• Minimum 2-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical design
• Experience in controls integration

Experience with Autodesk Vault