Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be able to meet project objectives independently, or by leading a small team to complete all aspects of our custom measurement machinery design, from concept through fabrication and test.

This is an opportunity to be part of a talented team responsible for solving the most complex design problems associated with our measurement systems. Our Engineer-to-Order business model requires fast-paced, creative solutions. Our projects are typically custom and always challenging.

A typical product lifecycle starts with the sales order and ends roughly 32 weeks later with the shipment of the product. The Mechanical Design Engineer is first in line to scope and conceptualize the product and will have several groups following his / her lead in rapid succession : electrical engineering, software engineering, mechanical build, electrical build, controls engineering, product quality, and field installation.

Our ideal candidate will be proficient in 3D solid design using SolidWorks, MS Office, GD&T, Product Data Management tools, general automation design, and have at least two-years of experience in a design or project engineering role. Knowledge of balancing, modal analysis, vibration analysis, rotor dynamics, robotics, machining processes—including welding, milling, drilling, and grinding are desired.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Evaluate proposals and specifications to determine engineering feasibility of various design concepts and proposed applications.
• Produce engineered designs and drawings for various machine components, sub-assemblies, systems and processes for balance machines, dimensional gages, welding or machining applications, material handling & transfer systems and other measurement and test systems.
• Prepare and release design documentation using SolidWorks.
• Provide supporting engineering analysis, including structural and modal FEA, tolerance stackup, vibration analysis, and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with sales and project management as well as other engineering and manufacturing disciplines regarding design requirements and specifications.
• Support and / or coordinate machine assembly, test, installation, and repair activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Coordination with suppliers to make material and finish selections and select critical components.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend solutions for new business as well as warranty issues.

Required Qualifications / Requirements :

About Balance Technology, Inc. :

BTI engineers and manufactures precision measurement and testing equipment, specializing in machines engineered to meet the customer’s exact requirements and specifications. BTI’s unique ability to combine technologies enables our clients to reduce capital expenditures, increase product quality, and minimize floor space requirements. No matter your location, our international presence enables us to bring precision, efficiency, and reliability to your manufacturing floor.

Headquartered near Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA), Balance Technology Inc. (BTI) is a thriving precision measurement and testing company with a strong domestic and international presence. Our remote diagnostic capabilities and global reach enable us to provide 24 / 7 service to clients worldwide.

Since 1968, our company has set the standard in industrial precision measurement and testing. We specialize in custom-built, combination machines designed to meet your exact specifications, including : Combination Equipment, Balancers, Dimensional Gages, Surface Measurement Systems, NVH & Specialized Testers, Crack Detection Systems, Resonant Frequency Measurement Systems, BTI – Rebuilds & Retrofits, Competitor – Rebuilds & Retrofits, PC Upgrades and Other Equipment.

With more than 13,000 systems shipped worldwide, our team approach to customer satisfaction and technical innovations has forged our reputation as an industry leader and trusted partner. Our experienced engineering team — comprised of more than 50 specialty engineers — ensures unsurpassed quality and access to the expert knowledge you need.