Mechanical Engineer

KION Group•Henrietta, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Customer Service Modernizations and Upgrades (CSMU) team at Dematic has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer. This role is part of a project execution team dedicated to one of Dematic’s strategic clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in material handling system design and application for various project scales, demonstrating initiative, composure under pressure, and customer interaction skills. The CSMU Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for leading and completing daily tactical project execution tasks for multiple short-duration projects throughout the year. This individual will also contribute to team building by collaborating with customers and leveraging internal and industry expertise. Dematic is committed to equal employment opportunities, prohibiting discrimination based on various protected characteristics. KION, Dematic's parent company, is a global supply chain solutions provider with over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, offering a full spectrum of solutions from forklift trucks and warehouse equipment to automation technology and AI-supported software. The company values Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field of engineering
Minimum of 2 years of industry-related experience
Ability to maintain and repair material handling systems or learn mechanical equipment operation
Proficiency in CAD design software, including AutoCAD
Demonstrated communication skills, adaptability, and willingness to collaborate within a team of professionals
Ability to work under pressure, meet inflexible deadlines, and maintain composure
Willingness to travel up to 20% to different customer or Dematic locations
Represent the organization as an internal contact and possibly a key external contact

Nice To Haves

Experience with Dematic RCD and CET Designer Software (Maestro) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for completing mechanical engineering scope for assigned modernization/retrofit projects
Work independently and perform research tasks to address unknowns as needed throughout the course of the project
Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, and Installation resources to accurately craft and order equipment using Dematic application tools and processes
Lead technical design reviews with peers and subject matter experts
Build and release engineering drawings such as equipment layouts, structure and guarding configurations, pneumatic design, egress and permitting sets, etc.
Troubleshoot equipment in the field
Responsible for project performance including timely delivery, budget adherence, quality, and risk management