Product Development Engineer (Machine Design Specialist)

Flexicon Corporation • Bethlehem Township, PA

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

Flexicon is seeking Product Development Engineer to join our Lehigh Valley engineering team. This role focuses on the design, analysis, and validation of complex machinery and integrated systems, transitioning projects from initial concept through to manufacturing hand-off.

Engineering Environment & Lifecycle

The Product Development team at Flexicon manages the full lifecycle of industrial machinery. The work involves engineering robust mechanical structures, integrating electro-mechanical control systems, and developing fluid power solutions for heavy-duty bulk material handling equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in a dedicated machine design, product development, or R&D role. 10 years of experience in complex industrial equipment is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong background in fundamental machine design and mechanism development.
• Practical knowledge of electro-mechanical components and control logic.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic system design and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of steel fabrication techniques, weldment design, and industrial finishes.
• Proven proficiency in simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, MATLAB) for structural and kinematic optimization.
• Mastery of 3D parametric modeling (Autodesk Inventor / SolidWorks).

Nice To Haves

• 10 years of experience in complex industrial equipment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Machine Design & Analysis: Conduct advanced structural validation using FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and kinematic simulations. Ensure the integrity of heavy-duty steel fabrications and mechanical drivetrains.
• Systems Integration: Design and implement electro-mechanical controls, including the selection and integration of motors, drives, and sensors.
• Fluid Power Development: Develop and validate hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems for automated machinery functions and material flow control.
• Fabrication Design: Optimize designs for mechanical steel fabrication processes, including welding, machining, and assembly, ensuring manufacturability and cost-efficiency.
• Validation & Testing: Coordinate the assembly of integrated prototypes and execute performance testing to verify mechanical, electrical, and fluid power specifications.
• Technical Resource: Act as a subject matter expert in mechanical systems and machine design, providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineering staff.

What This Job Offers

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