Are you interested in driving the design and launch of cutting edge, innovative devices? Do you thrive on managing complex design initiatives, solving intricate problems and defining excellence in new product development? If you answered yes, yes, yes, yes, then we’d love to discuss our Mechanical Engineer role with you!
- Conceptualizing, designing, testing and documenting all components of the engineering process for each product
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support existing products and new product development
- Managing and delivering work assignment on time, in budget and in accordance with Anton Paar’s quality standards
- Attend brainstorming sessions to develop new products and address existing product challenges
- Interpreting project specifications to create system concepts and develop 3D models
- Creating proposals for new products, improving existing products and/or optimizing manufacturability
- Developing engineering plans, costed BOMs, and mechanical systems and parts
- Designing, and implementing test and validation procedures for new and existing products
- Holding design reviews with project teams to get feedback and refine ideas
- Creating 3D models using CAD to refine design and further test and verify
- Tracking the performance of mechanical systems and parts to maintain alignment with engineering timelines
- Performing root cause analysis to support quality initiatives, and initiating corrective and preventive action plans
- Developing, implementing, and documenting changes to current products to improve quality, serviceability and/or to lower costs
- Providing technical support on the mechanics to internal customers within a defined time frame
- Delivering all aspects of the Anton Paar development process with attention to quality and detail
- Following all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations
- All other duties as assigned
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the engineering field
- Experience with at least 1 of the following CAD packages: NX, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor or Catia
- Strong knowledge of integrating material selections into designs for ease of manufacturing
- Ability to design and layout sheet metal parts, panels, doors and knowledge of the sheet metal fabrication processes along with the implementation of fasteners for ease of assembly
- Basic knowledge of light duty mechanical, pneumatic or electric lifts including selection of motors, bearings, pulleys and drive belts
- Knowledge of primary and secondary machining processes including milling, turning and selection of associated finishes for both metals and plastics
- Ability to create fully defined 3D solids and 2D CAD drawings from conceptual stages through manufacturing including prototypes and testing of concepts
- Understands GD&T techniques and capable of performing tolerance calculations when appropriate
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a diverse team
- Self-motivated and a strong work ethic
Preferred skills include:
- MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Knowledge of high/low pressure liquid or gas systems and the ability to design and layout leak tight P&ID, including tubing templates, fittings and gating devices
- Ability to design and spec tooling, processes associated with plastic injection molding, structural foam for aesthetic housings and components
- Prior design experience in electro-mechanical devices and high vacuum technology
- Experience with transducers and sensor integration
- Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
Skills and Competencies, We Need:
- Accountability
- Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions
- Follows through on commitments, and acknowledges and learns from mistakes
- Commitment
- Acts according to the principles, vision and values of the organization
- Shows support and enthusiasm in their work assignments
- Communication
- Demonstrates the ability to clearly get a point across
- Shows acumen in writing, listening, and reading comprehension
- Dependability
- Shows up to work on time and is fully utilized and accounted for during work hours
- Is relied upon and available when additional time and effort is required
- Integrity
- Behaves honorably and ethically, is truthful and can be trusted
- Uses sound judgement in decision making
- Problem Solving
- Effectively identifies issues and evaluates options
- Seeks guidance to resolve issues in the best interest of the organization
- Quality
- Works to the highest of quality standards by identifying problems, testing and checking their work, and paying close attention to detail
- Looks for ways to improve quality within their work area
- Teamwork
- Works effectively in inter-department and inter-company teams
- Understands their role in a workgroup
- Technical Expertise
- Demonstrates depth of knowledge and skills, and applies technical expertise
- Looks for opportunities to advance their technical skills
- Time Management
- Ability to achieve desired results within given time frames
- Decides between conflicting priorities or seeks guidance
Who we are:
Anton Paar's high-precision instruments help our customers develop every-day products from your shampoo to your shoes, your lunch and favorite beverages, your computer and medication, jet engines, batteries and the pavement on which you commute every day. We help Fortune 500 companies of almost every industry sector, start-ups, and leading universities conduct their research and quality control.
Owned by the charitable Santner Foundation, our investment into R&D is unmatched and leads to industry-leading products. We maintain fiscal stability and independence so we can handle today's and tomorrow's challenges, and aim to provide meaningful, long-term workplaces for all employees. Anton Paar is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and operates worldwide.
What We Do:
Anton Paar QuantaTec manufactures instruments for characterization of powders and porous materials using techniques like physisorption, chemisorption, gas pycnometry, mercury intrusion porosimetry, capillary flow porometry amongst others.
Supervision Exercised
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Position requires the ability to obtain a Passport for international travel.
In regards to organizational issues, the employee will comply with the regulations set forward in the Anton Paar Employee Handbook, except if otherwise stated.
Anton Paar Quanta Tec Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Anton Paar Quanta Tec Inc. are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to: age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, sickle cell trait, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.