Mechanical Design Technician

Job Summary

The Mechanical Design Technician uses CAD software to draft mechanical parts and assemblies, while assisting with the hands-on maintenance, assembly, and testing of prototypes. The Mechanical Design Technician will assist the Facility Manager and Engineering team with the following:

• Prototyping: Programming (PLC preferred), setting up, manual mills, & lathes to create experimental parts.
• Maintenance & Repair: Disassembling, inspecting, and troubleshooting failing equipment (e.g. automated machinery & basic electric).
• Fabrication: Designing and machining one-off components, jigs, and fixtures when replacement parts are unavailable or obsolete.
• Cross-Functional Work: Collaborating heavily with design engineers/Production Manager to validate concepts, or working alongside millwrights, electricians, welders, & Facility Manager to maintain plant operations.

About the Role

Discover how you can grow your career with a company that sets you up for success. PEI Genesis is one of the world’s fastest assemblers of precision connectors. We partner with customers to design engineered solutions that meet specific application requirements and then deliver with speed, service and consistent quality that is unmatched in the industry. PEI develops custom interconnect solutions that support the harsh environments of the aviation, energy, military, industrial, rail, medical sectors worldwide.

Essential Job Duties

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environment areas
• Manages the Preventative Maintenance Program
• Schedules all external PM activities with our vendors
• Works with vendors for competitive bids
• Maintains inventory levels of perishable tooling
• Orders equipment, tooling, and machinery
• Aids in manufacturing cost reduction
• Determines parts and tools required to achieve manufacturing goals
• Assists in manufacturing cost reduction
• Assists in training on new equipment
• Supports Production and Maintenance
• New product line start-up support
• R&D of equipment, processes and materials
• Aid in tooling design
• Maintains cleanliness of facility and grounds
• Work with local IT department on facility/ IT projects
• Completion of annual RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) training
• Maintain DOT certification for 49 CFR 172.704(a)
• Periodic inspections of the Chemical Room to confirm handling and labeling compliance
• Maintain subscription to the FederalRegister.gov for notification of Code of Federal Regulations
• Knowledge of 3D printing and use of 3D printing software
• Knowledge of CAD software

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or any combination of education with 3-5 years equivalent experience in similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience: Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, Self-starter and high level of accountability, Upbeat and energized to complete tasks with a positive attitude, Must work well under pressure and have a strong attention to detail, Willing to learn and practice all safety procedures as safety is our highest value, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Physical Demands: Minimal travel required during initial training period, Climate controlled, Well lit, Chairs and/or mats at work stations