Mechanical Engineer

BluePrint Automation•Chesterfield, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At Blueprint Automation, we design, develop and manufacture case packers and tray packing solutions for flexible and other tough-to-handle packages such as doypacks, pillow bags, and four-sided sealed bags. Built for around-the-clock operation, these solutions have a worldwide reputation for their quick change-over, flexibility, speed, and comprehensive design. Our Integrated state-of-the-art technologies include gravity, pick and place, wrap-around, and vision-guided robotics. We are absolutely passionate about innovation. It adds the fun and inspiration to our work that people need to excel. Our customers stimulate innovation by developing new needs, and we are on a never-ending quest to find a better, simpler way. BPA has no innovation budget. Innovation is what we are. We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer at our South Chesterfield, VA location. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design of system components, and standard and custom machine design. This includes responsibility for the master layout and all aspects of the mechanical design, working with and coordinating other mechanical engineers on projects, controls, and software engineers to make sure the design meets performance, budget, and timeline requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing or a related program and 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment that involves robotic experience preferably in the packaging automation industry. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration
Proficient in SolidWorks/PDM environments
Advanced knowledge in pneumatic systems, fabrication techniques, and materials
Demonstrated ability in machine design, preferred experience in the field of packaging/robotic machines required.
Applicants must possess excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to interact and work as a team with other mechanical engineers required.
High awareness of client satisfaction level and client needs is a must.
The successful candidate will be a strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Programming experience in either SQL, C#, C++, VBA, or Python preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the mechanical design of systems from concept through acceptance testing.
Responsible for master layout and all aspects of the mechanical design, working with and coordinating other mechanical engineers on the project, controls, and software engineers to make sure the design meets performance, budget, and timeline requirements.
Works closely with the entire Mechanical Engineering department.
Cooperate closely with all other departments (Controls, Software, Purchasing, Fabrication, Applications, and Service).
Help generate technical concepts, layouts, technical calculations, and cost calculations.
Makes customer site visits as necessary to help solve field issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Occasional travel may be required.
Perform other duties as assigned.