Summary/Objective
The Mechanical Engineer II will be responsible for performing complex engineering assignments related to the research, design, and development of plastics processing machinery. The opportunity for increased independent decision-making and action will come with experience and familiarity with the equipment and market.
Essential Functions
Contribute to the overall machine concept and layout
Engineer parts and subassemblies with the guidance of a senior engineer
Develop cost-effective designs that meet specification criteria and performance requirements
Assist in debugging designs and machinery
Responsible for the preparation of product or system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics
Checks designs and details for technical accuracy and recommends revisions or concept expansion for problem resolutions
Provides technical support for manufacturing and assembly
Develops test plans and experimental programs.
Confers with Validation, Run-off, and other engineering personnel. Prepares design modifications as required
Liaison with customers or vendors as required exchanging information on product or system capability
Has an understanding of estimating time on tasks, setting priorities, planning short term and long-term goals, project monitoring, and time management
Competencies
Has sufficient familiarity with Reliability and Maintainability principles, tools, and techniques to appropriately design into new or modified products
Knowledge and understanding of the use of computer assisted design equipment. Creo, Windchill, and Mathcad are a plus.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and test reports.
Ability to communicate, in writing, facts and information clearly, accurately and with significance. Typical written communications include department reports, engineer meeting notes, design reviews, memos, trip reports, and recommendations of procedures and methods. Ability to effectively present information to top management in both verbal and written form
Mathematical knowledge and application to mechanical, hydraulic, electromechanical, and electrical equipment design. Must be capable of performing strength of materials, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, power transmission, and simple hydraulic computations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
5 years relevant experience in capital equipment or heavy machinery design. Plastics industry a plus.
Who we are:
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.
EEO: The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@milacron.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.