Mechanical Engineer III

9050 Olympus Controls Corp.•Sherwood, OR

About The Position

Olympus Controls is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to contribute to a small, cross-functional engineering team delivering custom automation solutions, from single-axis actuators to engineered automated machines and systems for clients across the United States and beyond. Under the direction of the Design Engineering Manager, the engineer will conceptualize, design, develop, and test mechatronic automation solutions; develop tooling for robot work cells; produce mechanical drawings and documentation; support quality systems; and work with supply-chain vendors. The role also supports manufacturing and works with Operations as needed. The successful candidate will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, applications, and software engineers to deliver projects on time and within budget. They will work with sales engineers and customers to define problems and requirements, develop design concepts and proposals, and support projects through design reviews and system acceptance testing. The role calls for an organized, self-motivated, creative problem solver who can manage multiple projects and build lasting relationships with technically sophisticated clients. Infrequent travel may be necessary, at less than 10%.

Requirements

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
5–7 years of relevant design experience.
Experience in machine design using Design for Manufacturing principles.
Understanding of Six Sigma process control, LEAN, TQM, and/or Design for Six Sigma.
Computer literacy and Microsoft Office experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work efficiently, manage multiple projects, and develop lasting relationships with fast-paced, technically savvy clients.
Creative problem-solving ability, organization, self-motivation, flexibility, resiliency, tenacity, and a professional, courteous manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PDM systems such as SolidWorks PDM.
Experience with ERP systems such as Syspro or SAP.
Experience with CAD software systems such as SolidWorks.
Experience with mechatronics, including sensors, vision, motion control, PLCs, or robotics.
Experience or understanding of automation controls, including electrical schematics and automation control panels.
Understanding of software code principles, such as robot or vision programming.

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 take ownership of statements of work and proposals for new business opportunities.
Apply Voice-of-Customer principles and create 3D concept models for sales presentations and costing.
Design detailed 3D models of parts and complete automation subassemblies.
Apply Design for Six Sigma principles to achieve capability and reproducibility in automated system output.
Apply root cause analysis principles when troubleshooting automated systems.
Apply FMEA and DFMEA processes during design.
Apply Design for Manufacturing principles to support manufacturing reliability, simplicity, and quality-system output.
Design with downstream stakeholders in mind, creating efficient, simple solutions that are manufacturable, logical, and maintainable.
Create or check detailed 2D drawings of parts and assemblies.
Support maintenance of Bills of Materials and Engineering Change Orders.
Help design and execute Proof of Concepts to determine feasibility and performance.
Work hands-on with a wide variety of technology and applications.
Collaborate with a small cross-functional team to achieve the best work product.
Regularly report individual progress to project managers or project leads.
Honor commitments and support Olympus Controls’ core values.
Participate in internal and customer-facing design reviews.
Support customer Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests for system buyoff.
Support manufacturing and work with the Operations Department as needed.
Perform other duties as required.