Mechanical Design Engineer

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Preco is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer for their Somerset, WI location.

The primary function of the Mechanical Design Engineer role is to design the mechanical systems for Preco’s best-in-class laser, die-cutting, and web converting products. The multi-disciplinary project teams at Preco will rely on this role to be a strong collaborator, and for creative, technical and analytical skills. This person will play a key part in continuing Preco’s legacy of excellence in American manufacturing, and a key part in building the innovative products for the next of industrial automation in the packaging, energy, medical, and general web converting markets.

Preco is a leading designer and manufacturer of precision automated processing systems for high-speed and high-accuracy cutting, perforating, welding, and other specialized industrial processing applications. With our proprietary die cutting and laser-based manufacturing capabilities, Preco has also become one of the largest contract manufacturing service (CMS) providers in North America.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical systems for standard product development and custom-engineered solutions, including significant SolidWorks 3D design time, detail drawings, and documentation.
• Design pneumatics systems to include creating models, detail drawings, schematics and documentation.
• Specify materials, tolerances and machining of fabricated machine parts.
• Specify purchased components.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs), used in the production of components and assemblies.
• Coordinate system development with Electrical and Software Engineers, and Technical Writers, as part of highly collaborative project teams.
• Interface with Production team in manufacturing, assembly, and debug of equipment.
• Learn from subject matter experts at Preco to become a technical go-to expert in product technology.
• Support the Sales and quoting teams as a resource for project cost history.
• Possible occasional assignment as project lead, project manager, or main point-of-contact for customers during equipment design and build projects.
• Contribute to team process improvement efforts.
• Spend time hands-on, on the production floor to learn software and process technology.
• Exhibit discipline, communication and commitment around project timelines
• Drive a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Leave customers with a positive impression of Preco after every interaction.

Job Requirements:

• Three (3) years Mechanical Engineering, including a background in machine design for converting and web-handling systems.
• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong CAD drafting skills, 3D modeling (SolidWorks ) essential.
• Proficient in drawing layouts, and industry standards for dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Pneumatics, hydraulics and/or electrical experience.
• Proven background in machine design.
• Personal computer proficiency.
• Ability to work as part of a design team. Interested in working on custom or "one off" systems.

Qualifications:
Demonstrated technical or process experience in several of the following areas:

• Materials handling components (e.g., robotics, actuators, dial tables, feeder bowls, pick-and-place mechanisms).
• Automated material processing systems such as welding or cutting systems that process individual metallic parts.
• Automated web and/or sheet converting systems for materials such as paper, plastic, fabric, and composite films.
• Process knowledge relating to processing metallic, composite, or non-metallic materials.
• Industrial controls and/or software experience that use personal computers (PC) or programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Tooling and fixture design for locating individual parts.
• Use of AutoCAD or other 2D drafting software would be beneficial

Our dedicated staff keeps us at the leading edge of precision automated processing systems in our industry. When you work at Preco, you have the opportunity to apply your skills to create optimal solutions for our customers. We have a collaborative culture and a team united by a passion to provide solutions to our customers.

If you are interested in learning more about a career with Preco as as a Mechanical Design Engineer, apply today!