Develop new products from a conceptual state to a final product. Improve existing product lines for increased reliability, performance, and manufacturability. Perform product research for new or existing technologies.

This position may be based at either Eriez facility located in Erie, PA, USA or Cardiff, Wales, UK.

• Apply engineering principles, techniques, and calculations to new components and systems under normal supervision. Identify technical problems and provide engineer solutions.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and/or cost by creating mathematical models of systems and critical components under normal supervision.
• Utilize mechanical finite element software under normal supervision.
• Utilize lab test equipment and data collection software to evaluate product performance and plausibility of new technologies. Reduce raw data into well written reports.
• Utilize Autodesk Inventor software to produce 3d models and drawings of Eriez equipment. Utilize Autodesk Vault software to properly file management.
• Define design requirements through the use of drawing documentation practices. Develop a working knowledge of GD&T.
• Provide technical presentations to global audiences including corporate management, subsidiary managing directors, and product managers at various off-hours to accommodate other time zones.
• Provide guidance to technicians and designers as necessary.
• Produce Installation, Operation, and Maintenance documents for equipment under normal supervision.
• Utilize hands on mechanical skills to safely assemble, disassemble, and troubleshoot prototype equipment and existing equipment in the lab.
• Perform tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor under normal supervision.
• Communicate concerns to immediate supervisor.
• Travel internationally as required and work occasional overtime when necessary to ensure that deadlines are maintained.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering required. Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or additional technical degree a plus.
• 3 - 7 years of experience
• Experience in Research and Development preferred.
• Experience with machine design and general industrial manufacturing processes.
• Good analytical background with the ability to apply engineering principles and techniques to solve a variety of problems under normal supervision.
• Ability to use 3d modeling software. Ability to use Autodesk Inventor is preferred.
• Working knowledge of drawing documentation practices.
• Familiar with mechanical finite element analysis.
• Experience with conducting laboratory tests, collecting data, and compiling results into a report.
• Possess “hands-on” skills to work in the R&D lab and to safely assemble and disassemble prototype equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to travel internationally as required and to work occasional overtime when necessary to ensure that deadlines are maintained.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave, rising to 30 days with service
• Employer pension contributions of up to 6%
• Private Healthcare (BUPA), subject to service
• Income Protection, subject to service
• Life Assurance
• Discounted shopping vouchers
• Tech Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme