Support Engineer I

Farason Corporation•Coatesville, PA

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 and supports the design, documentation, procurement, assembly, and implementation of custom automated machinery and robotic systems. It offers hands-on exposure to mechanical design, manufacturing, automation, and project execution, with a path for professional growth within the engineering department. The Support Engineer I creates and modifies 3D models and assemblies, prepares manufacturing drawings, supports machine concepts and layouts, and assists with engineering calculations and cycle-time studies. The role also involves maintaining bills of material and project documentation, researching and sourcing machine components, and supporting prototype and 3D-printing activities. The position works directly with machine builders and assemblers during construction, troubleshooting, testing, and validation. It supports project schedules and coordinates with purchasing, manufacturing, controls engineering, programmers, and machine builders. The role reports to the Director of Engineering and is full-time and salaried (exempt), based in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The general schedule is 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 appropriate dimensions and tolerances.
Assist in developing machine concepts and layouts that 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 with machine builders and assemblers during machine construction.
Help troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues during assembly and testing.
Document engineering changes and update drawings as needed.
Support machine startup, testing, debugging, and validation activities.
Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage assigned tasks in support of overall project schedules.
Coordinate with purchasing, manufacturing, and controls engineering personnel.
Help programmers and machine builders understand 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.