Progressive Machine & Design - Mechatronics Applications Engineer III

• BS degree in Mechatronics or equivalent experience. Preferred 3.0 or above grade average
• Minimum 10 years in industry related to automation equipment and / or 8 years of experience quoting automation equipment.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge and practical experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general technical procedures.
• Ability to write technical reports.
• Comfortable in presenting concepts and pricing information in a clear, concise manner suitable for technical audiences
• Effective in listening and note-taking.

Characteristics Necessary to Perform the Job

• Focused and willing to meet deadlines as required.
• Travel as required.
• Organizational skills – computer file management and personal space
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Determined to find the best solution to meet the customer's needs.
• Takes guidance from senior peers on methods and direction.
• Understanding of new technology.
• Capable of visualizing concepts and developing complex mechanical and electrical solutions
• Driven to gain knowledge of automation by attending meetings and observing.
• Due diligence in costing / explanation to maintain profit margins on quoted projects.
• Understand the principles of DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly)
• Proven track record of leading and managing applications from concept through engineering.

• The applicant must be able to solve practical problems and deal with various variables in situations where only limited information exists.
• Ability to interpret information furnished in pictorial, schedule, verbal, or written form
• Wide variety of duties requiring ability to work independently, adapting standard procedures to meet new conditions, and making decisions guided by precedent.

• AutoCAD or other 2D
• SolidWorks or other 3D products
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite of products

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle sample products and tools to aid conceptual planning.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds unassisted.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment is primarily performed indoors around moving mechanical parts at a moderate noise level.
• Regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Occasionally perform work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Wear safety equipment, including proper PPE.