Support Engineer I

Farason Corporation•Coatesville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Farason Corporation is seeking a motivated, early-career Support Engineer I to join its engineering team. The role is suited to a recent graduate or professional with an associate degree in a relevant technical field. The engineer assists with the design, documentation, procurement, assembly support, and implementation of custom automated machinery and robotic systems, gaining hands-on exposure to mechanical design, manufacturing, automation, and project execution, with opportunities for professional growth within the engineering department. The position supports engineering and design work using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software, as well as manufacturing and assembly activities and project coordination. The successful candidate will support multiple machine design projects, produce accurate drawings and bills of material, learn Farason's machinery and design standards, build effective relationships across engineering, assembly, and manufacturing, and grow toward greater responsibility in machine design and project execution. The position is full-time and salaried (exempt), based in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The schedule is generally 40–45 hours per week, with additional time occasionally required during project crunch times, machine startup support, and special projects. Compensation depends on education, experience, technical capabilities, and demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

Requirements

Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, Robotics Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
Understanding of engineering drawings and basic tolerancing practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, or relevant manufacturing experience.
Exposure to automated machinery, robotics, or industrial equipment.
Basic understanding of mechanical power transmission components, pneumatics, and machine design principles.
Familiarity with machining, fabrication, welding, or assembly processes.
Experience using ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Create and modify 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
Produce detailed manufacturing drawings with proper dimensions and tolerances.
Assist in developing machine concepts and layouts to meet customer requirements.
Support engineering calculations, cycle time studies, and design documentation.
Generate and maintain bills of material (BOMs) through the ERP system.
Research and select commercially available machine components.
Obtain vendor quotations and assist with component procurement.
Maintain engineering documentation packages for completed projects.
Support internal prototype and 3D printing activities.
Work directly with machine builders and assemblers during machine construction.
Assist with troubleshooting and resolving design-related issues during assembly and testing.
Document engineering changes and update drawings as required.
Support machine startup, testing, debugging, and validation activities.
Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage assigned tasks to support overall project schedules.
Interface with purchasing, manufacturing, and controls engineering personnel.
Assist programmers and machine builders in understanding machine operation and sequence requirements.
Use company software tools to communicate project status and engineering activities.
Conduct technical research to support engineering and project requirements.