Position: Automation Mechanical Engineer
Location: Huntsville, AL
DeSHAZO provides various companies with engineered solutions that help to improve the quality or productivity of an existing manufacturing/assembly process. Their engineering teams visit customer sites, observe manufacturing processes and prepare a 3-D conceptual design of the equipment or system to meet client's requirements. Their engineering teams design, build, and install one work cell or a complete automation system in various facilities. They focus on automated systems for manufacturing environments with processes such as assembly, testing/inspection, material handling, welding, equipment control, and robotic vision and packaging systems. Most of their customers work in heavy manufacturing or automotive industries.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering preferred, but willing to look at anyone that has machine design experience with or without a degree
- Machine design (minimum of 5 years) preferably with an automation/robot integrator.
- 3d design; Solidworks preferred (Solidworks macro knowledge would be a plus)
- Mechanical aptitude when dealing with machined parts, problem solving, and ability to be hands-on if needed. Understand tolerances and equipment assembly and fit up.
- Ability to work without being managed/task oriented/self-starter
- Have project management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ideal candidate: a BSME, Solidworks modeling and macros experience, and 5+ years of machine design.
- Great communication with their colleagues related to the projects, as well as their clients.
- Good listeners and able to analyze what their clients need and respond in a timely manner.
- High quality designs and are very efficient when producing designs.
- Minimum supervision and can be given a task and receive little or no guidance; however, still get the projects done on time and within budget.
Performance Measures:
- Most projects for this position last on average around 18 weeks.
- Based on the project, the designer will be measured on completing it on time and within budget.
- Ability to produce accurate and efficient drawings with little to no rework.
- Weekly team meeting to discuss where each project stands regarding to budgeting and timing.
- Performance is posted on the employee's task list and in the shop for all employees to see the project schedule.
Travel:
- 10-15% overnight travel; while installs at clients typically last anywhere from 7-14 days, the mechanical designers will only be required to be there 3-5 days at most projects.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE:
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- 401k plan with match
- Company-paid short term disability insurance
- Long term disability insurance available
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Additional life insurance available
- 9 paid holidays
- PTO Program
- Tool purchase program
- Weekly pay periods with direct deposit
- Competitive pay
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category
DeSHAZO's Mission: DeSHAZO is committed to elevating our clients' business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.