Mechanical Engineer II

Samuel, Son & Co. • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

As a key member of the Samuel Automation’s Engineering team, you design custom automated manufacturing systems to meet our customers’ manufacturing commitments. You are responsible for designing, selecting and integrating a broad spectrum of components and sub systems. Your specialties may include pneumatics, fluid dispensing systems, vibratory feeders, lasers, vision systems and motion systems.
At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization
Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

Samuel Automation specializes in seamlessly integrating modern automation solutions into existing manufacturing environments, developing systems for new production needs and enhancing workflows with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

We’ve helped improve safety, increase efficiency and reduce costs in a range of industries, including medical, automotive, manufacturing, consumer products and food and beverage, and we’re adding more every day.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary education in Engineering, specializing in Mechanical Design or equivalent (BSME degree is preferred)
• 3+ years experience in solid modeling (Solidworks is preferred) in industrial automation with the proven ability to design and detail machined and fabricated parts to ANSI standards.
• Must have a valid passport and driver’s license, as well as the ability to travel to customer sites both locally and internationally
• Solving practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Effectively presenting information to Samuel Automation employees and customers
• Working at advanced levels of design complexity
• Proficiently able to use SolidWorks and current office computer software
• Creatively visualizing in 3 dimensions, have a solid mechanical aptitude and thrive in an agile environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language
• Works without detailed supervision, but within clear guidelines, defined standards and specifications. Difficult, complex or unusual matters are referred to more senior authority
• May guide and monitor the work of other staff working on a project basis
• Provides input and makes recommendations to management in areas of improvement

Responsibilities

• Create custom automated equipment designs to contract specifications and applicable design standards while meeting material budget requirement
• Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs.
• Analyzes drawings, and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness etc. in the development of equipment, processes and products.
• Examine feasibility of using one or more machines to carry out sequential operations.
• Provide technical direction and support to Machine Builders and Technicians throughout the debugging phase
• Mentor junior designers
• Work with engineering and project managers to report status, raise issues, and assist where able.
• Participates in regular project status updates with project team and customers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level