Mechanical Systems Engineer

Duravant • Jonesboro, AR

47d

About The Position

As a Duravant Family Company, FMH Conveyors participates in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, FMH Conveyors offers an excellent total rewards package that includes: Compensation: We offer competitive compensation Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year. We are adding a Mechanical Systems Engineer to our team! This position is responsible for working closely with Sales, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Service teams to create the necessary documentation to sell, produce, install, & operate material handling equipment. This position is located in Downers Grove, Illinois

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in conveyor and material handling layouts.
• Expert at AutoCAD and advanced MS Excel
• Ability to travel domestically 25%
• EXPERIENCE: Experience with Microsoft Office and Windows. Adaptable, flexible, and pro-active. Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Proven track record working in an organized and structured way. A positive contributor and a team player. Willingness & availability to travel.
• Additionally, there are infrequent requirements to assist Project Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers and/or Field Service Technicians in offsite work involving significantly different skills and environmental conditions from day-to-day requirements (use of measuring devices like calipers, tape measures, etc.). The environment is often extreme temperatures, wet and humid, noise levels above 85dB, climbing ladders and working from elevated platforms, access is often restrictive and requires agility to perform work, machinery which may start and stop without warning and floors and ladders are often wet and/or slick.

Nice To Haves

• Related industry experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into a 2D/3D cad layout of a system in cooperation with sales or project teams.
• Perform mechanical engineering and design for the application of equipment into an overall material handling system.
• Provide directions for applying correct material handling equipment based on product and system requirements.
• Generate specifications, system layouts and Bill of Material for the procurement, manufacturing and installation of the equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of quotes and proposals to present to customers.
• Work independently to collect information to create the drawings, site measurements, and required information from subcontractors or suppliers.
• Create specifications for special features.
• Responsible for coordinating and monitoring completion of equipment Site acceptance and reporting readiness of segments for commissioning via signed installation documents.
• Attending post project meetings to recommend design or concept changes if problems arose during the installation process.
• Preparing and maintaining mechanical engineering documentation for project procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform work as required to meet project schedule

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation
• We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
• We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• We offer paid holidays and paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees