Mechanical Engineer

9050 Olympus Controls Corp. • Norwood, MA

62d

About The Position

Gibson Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, cost, quote, and manage factory automation projects. The role initially focuses significantly on machine-frame and guarding designs using RobotUnits aluminum extrusion products. The engineer works independently and collaboratively to develop solutions, produce project documentation, and provide technical support to colleagues and customers, with hands-on involvement from prototype development through final inspection.

Engineering team members may manage projects through production and take steps to maintain schedules. Project management work includes providing regular updates to management or customers, guiding assembly technicians daily, participating in final inspections, and testing completed systems. Gibson Engineering is a provider of industrial automation products and solutions and aims to support customers as an extension of their engineering groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD software.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to break down, organize, and manage complex projects.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to retain technical details and maintain excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers in person, by phone, email, and video calls.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of relevant engineering experience is preferred.
• SolidWorks experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes and design for manufacturability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply Gibson Engineering products and technologies to automate client processes and solve their challenges.
• Develop concepts, conduct feasibility studies, and create proof-of-concept demonstrations.
• Prepare proposals with 2D and 3D designs for machine frames, safety guarding, automation solutions, and complete automated machine designs.
• Develop, review, and maintain drawings, bills of materials, project specifications, and engineering change documentation.
• Participate in production-floor activities, including prototype building, instructing assembly technicians, and product testing and inspection.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and documentation of internal engineering and production processes.
• Communicate project status and expectations to management, sales, and clients.
• Provide technical support and training to colleagues and customers.
• Manage projects through production, help maintain schedules, provide regular updates, guide assembly technicians, participate in final inspection, and test completed systems.

What This Job Offers

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