Mechanical Engineer III

FCX Performance • Sherwood, OR

3d

About The Position

Olympus Controls is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to join their fast-paced automation company. This role is a key contributor to the engineering team, focused on delivering custom automation solutions for Fortune 500 clients. The position involves conceptualizing, designing, developing, and testing mechatronic automation solutions, creating detailed mechanical drawings and documentation, supporting quality systems, and working with supply chain vendors. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers and support manufacturing and operations. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, with strong skills in mechatronics design, organization, and self-motivation. The role requires enthusiasm, tenacity, creativity, flexibility, resiliency, excellent communication skills, and a professional demeanor.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• 5-7 years of relevant design experience required.
• Experience in machine design using DFM principles.
• Understanding of Six Sigma process control, LEAN, TQM, and/or DFSS.
• Computer literacy and Microsoft Office experience is a must.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in PDM (i.e., SolidWorks PDM), ERP (i.e., Syspro, SAP), CAD software systems (i.e., SolidWorks) is a plus.
• Experience with mechatronics (i.e., sensors, vision, motion control, plc, robotics) is a plus.
• Experience or understanding of automation controls (i.e., electrical schematics, automation control panels) is a plus.
• Understanding principles of software code (robot, vision programing) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with sales engineers and customers to define problems and understand statements of work.
• Conceptualize innovative mechatronic and product design solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Help prepare or own Statements of Work (SOW)/proposals for new business opportunities.
• Apply Voice-of-Customer (VOC) principles in creating solutions with 3D concept models for sales presentations and costing.
• Design detailed 3D models of parts and complete automation subassemblies.
• Learn and apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles for capability and reproducibility in automated system output.
• Apply root cause analysis principles in troubleshooting automated systems.
• Apply Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) & Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) processes during the design process.
• Continue applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles for manufacturing reliability, simplicity, and quality systems output.
• Practice designing with empathy toward downstream stakeholders, creating efficient, simple, manufacturable, logical, and maintainable solutions.
• Create and/or check detailed 2D drawings of parts and assemblies.
• Support the maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOM’s) and Engineering Change of Orders (ECO’s).
• Help design and execute Proof of Concepts (POC) to determine feasibility and performance.
• Work hands-on with a wide variety of technology and applications.
• Collaborate in a small cross-functional team to achieve the best work product output.
• Report individual progress to project managers or project leads on a regular basis.
• Honor commitments and support Olympus Controls’ core values.
• Participate in internal and customer-facing design reviews.
• Support customer Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)/Site Acceptance Test (SAT) system buyoff.
• Infrequent travel may be necessary from time to time, < 10%.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health benefits

What This Job Offers

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