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1 / Engineering

Mechanical Engineer:

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The Mechanical Engineer position plans and designs mechanical assemblies for automation and robotics projects. This position is responsible for organizing highly complex activities for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of engineering projects in accordance with BOS and applicable governing standards.

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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conceptualizes and designs highly complex automation machinery, robotic cells and material handling systems, including development and checking of technical specifications, drawings and bills of material.

• Creates 3D part/assembly models and details drawings for manufacture per design best practices using Solidworks.

• Manages the scope of work for mechanical design on customized projects, including planning, supervising project work, and verifying designs to ensure effective performance of the work.

• Supports fabrication, testing and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.

• Provides guidance and direction in technical risk evaluation, functional composition, and interface management as part of the design team.

• Provides technical expertise in automation and equipment engineering practices.

• Ensures commitments on projects are met including cost, schedule, function, performance, serviceability, and appearance.

• Delivers complete and accurate designs within the allotted time.

• Supports sales activities including initial customer meetings, design conceptualization, hours estimating and quote generation.

• Develops and maintains positive customer relations.

• Knows and follows all safety rules, such as safe work practices and standard operating procedures.

• Other job duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.

• One (1) year of 3D CAD design (e.g., Solidworks, AutoCAD Inventor, Pro/Engineer) that includes modeling and automation systems design experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET) from an accredited college or university.

• One (1) year of mechanical engineering experience in automation.

• Strong precision machine design background.

• Experience with specifying Pneumatic/Electric actuators and force loading calculations.

• Solidworks experience preferred.

• Experience with project management methods, practices and tools including scoping, facilitations, delegation, and risk management best practices.

• Substantial knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes such as machining, grinding, welding, hand assembly, fasteners, etc.

GENERAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant experience with fixed automation and/or robotic assembly system concept development and design.

• Experience working within cross-functional teams to handle multiple priorities and meet scheduled milestones.

• Ability to accurately estimate the level of effort required to complete a design on time and within budget.

• Possesses a desire and capability to coach and mentor interns and other engineering partners.

• Demonstrated mechanical component and assembly design experience.

• Demonstrated experience in engineered component selection and major equipment specification development.

• Demonstrated ability to create drawing packages, electronic bills of materials and engineering change orders.

License/Registration/Certification: N/A

Issued by (Governing Body): N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift 50 lbs.

• Able to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color determination, and adjustment of focus.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.

• Occasionally required to bend, twist, climb, kneel, and balance.

• Occasionally required to use hands to grasp, reach and operate objects, tools, or controls.

• Occasional exposure to a production environment.

• Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements.

Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel is required approximately 10 % of the job.

Travel is anticipated for this position, typically within a 400-mile radius of the metropolitan Milwaukee area, but this can vary depending on the project, and could include international travel. Occasional overnight travel may be necessary. Some occasional local day travel may be necessary.

2 / Purchasing

Purchasing:

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The Purchasing and Inventory Specialist oversees all vendor contracts, including the ordering and negotiation those contracts.  Included in this process is maintaining the organization’s inventory of project supplies and parts, ordering any necessary items, maintaining accurate records of all procurement, and the handling of any shipping and receiving of these orders.

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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Negotiates and completes contracts with vendors for optimal cost, timeliness of delivery times, and quality of product.

• Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability to direct purchasing programs accordingly.

• Procures and maintains project inventory records with accurate supplier and material information.

• Reviews purchase orders and supplier agreements for compliance with company and departmental policies.

• Collaborates with sales, engineering, and production facility departments to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department.

• Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.

• Purchases large and complex items.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow.

• Receives goods and verifies the quality, accuracy, and count of all items unloaded from trucks and trailers.

• Verifies and records all items loaded for shipments.

• Carefully and accurately maintains shipping records for requested categories including goods returned, dunnage, and returnable pallets.

• Maintains database of shipment data to ensure that customer orders are updated and that appropriate billing documents are provided to accounting or other associated departments as required.

• Notifies supervisor of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions.

• Prepares bills of lading, packing slips, and dray tickets for shipments.

• Procures and manages LTL and truck load shipping of incoming goods and outgoing systems.

• Completes information on damage claims for in-transit damage.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

• At least two years of buying or purchasing experience required.

• Proven negotiation skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business supply chain management, or related field with coursework in purchasing and/or inventory control management is preferred.

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GENERAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, as well as inventory software.

License/Registration/Certification

Issued by (Governing Body)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

• Able to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color determination, and adjustment of focus.

• Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.

• Occasionally required to bend, twist, climb, kneel and balance.

• Occasionally required to use hands to grasp, reach and operate objects, tools, or controls.

• Occasional exposure to a production environment.

• Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements.

Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel is not typically a requirement of this job.

Travel is anticipated for this position, typically within a 400-mile radius of the metropolitan Milwaukee area.  Occasional overnight travel may be necessary.  Some occasional local day travel may be necessary.

3 / Assembly and Fabrication

Senior Automation Assembly Technician:

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The Senior Automation Assembly Technician is responsible for working from Solid Works/e-drawing, 2D mechanical, and electrical prints to assemble fabricated parts, purchased components, and wiring into custom builds for our customers. The project process will frequently require the technician to assist in organization of the materials and moderate fabrication duties. This job requires the technician to work closely with the mechanical and electrical engineering teams on the assembly process. In addition, this technician works closely with others to execute testing procedures on the assembled automation systems. This position will be expected to help the production team with the scheduling and prioritization of tasks. They will also be expected to take the lead on troubleshooting design issues and delivering production-based resolutions on assigned tasks.

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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assembles machinery, fabricated parts, electrical equipment, and more according to designs from the engineering team.

• Assists with production and project work by managing assigned tasks.

• Interprets technical documents, such as diagrams, schematics, or blueprints.

• Aligns, fits, or assembles component parts using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, or templates. Builds Ethernet connections, places/mounts/wires sensors.

• Maintains technical and operational documentation.

• Conducts quality inspections on products and parts.

• Performs preventive or corrective maintenance.

• Collaborates with other team members and uses creative problem-solving skills to work through challenges.

• Breaks down completed systems and prepares finished products for shipment.

• Installs finished systems on customer site.

• Acts as a resource to others.

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

• Follows all safety rules, such as safe work practices and standard operating procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School Diploma, or GED.

• Basic ability in mathematics, reading, and writing.

• Software proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite, and Office 365.

• Experience with hand tools and fabrication equipment such as plasma tables, CNC, welder, brake press, and band saws.

• Detail oriented.

• Must be able to work well as a productive member of a team.

• Ability to properly maintain and perform basic repairs on equipment.

• 3-5 year’s experience in automation manufacturing and assembly.

• Ability to cut to size and assemble t-slot frames such as 8020.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot electrical wiring.

• Ability to read blue prints

• Experience with basic electrical assembly, including building ethernet connections and wiring/placement of sensors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in a technical field from an accredited university or college; preferably automation systems and robotics

• Experience with assembly tools and materials.

• Experience in a manufacturing/assembly environment.

• Demonstrated experience with electronics assembly, soldering, and torque-controlled devices.

• Demonstrated experience with root-cause and troubleshooting.

• Demonstrated experience with quality control and facilitating continuous process improvement.

GENERAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to handle physical workload.

• Ability to work well with teams, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to process change.

• Ability to adapt to changes in work schedule based on project demands.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

• Able to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color determination, and adjustment of focus.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear.

• Occasionally required to bend, twist, climb, kneel and balance.

• Occasionally required to use hands to grasp, reach and operate objects, tools or controls.

• Occasional exposure to a production environment at a customer site.

• Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements.

Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and powered components where there may be a risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Site visits to customers may significantly alter working conditions and may be infrequent.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee in this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel is required for approximately 15% of the job.

Travel for this position is generally limited to single days for troubleshooting, service, repair, or installations. Occasional overnight travel may be necessary with stays as long as a week. This travel is typically within a 400-mile radius of the metropolitan Milwaukee area but may be located elsewhere in the contiguous United States.