Automation Mechanical Engineer

Position: Automation Mechanical Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL

DeSHAZO provides various companies with engineered solutions that help to improve the quality or productivity of an existing manufacturing/assembly process. Their engineering teams visit customer sites, observe manufacturing processes and prepare a 3-D conceptual design of the equipment or system to meet client's requirements. Their engineering teams design, build, and install one work cell or a complete automation system in various facilities. They focus on automated systems for manufacturing environments with processes such as assembly, testing/inspection, material handling, welding, equipment control, and robotic vision and packaging systems. Most of their customers work in heavy manufacturing or automotive industries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering preferred, but willing to look at anyone that has machine design experience with or without a degree
• Machine design (minimum of 5 years) preferably with an automation/robot integrator.
• 3d design; Solidworks preferred (Solidworks macro knowledge would be a plus)
• Mechanical aptitude when dealing with machined parts, problem solving, and ability to be hands-on if needed. Understand tolerances and equipment assembly and fit up.
• Ability to work without being managed/task oriented/self-starter
• Have project management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate: a BSME, Solidworks modeling and macros experience, and 5+ years of machine design.
• Great communication with their colleagues related to the projects, as well as their clients.
• Good listeners and able to analyze what their clients need and respond in a timely manner.
• High quality designs and are very efficient when producing designs.
• Minimum supervision and can be given a task and receive little or no guidance; however, still get the projects done on time and within budget.

Performance Measures:

• Most projects for this position last on average around 18 weeks.
• Based on the project, the designer will be measured on completing it on time and within budget.
• Ability to produce accurate and efficient drawings with little to no rework.
• Weekly team meeting to discuss where each project stands regarding to budgeting and timing.
• Performance is posted on the employee's task list and in the shop for all employees to see the project schedule.

Travel:

• 10-15% overnight travel; while installs at clients typically last anywhere from 7-14 days, the mechanical designers will only be required to be there 3-5 days at most projects.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with match
• Company-paid short term disability insurance
• Long term disability insurance available
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Additional life insurance available
• 9 paid holidays
• PTO Program
• Tool purchase program
• Weekly pay periods with direct deposit
• Competitive pay

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category

DeSHAZO's Mission: DeSHAZO is committed to elevating our clients' business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.