Mechanical Eng B

About the role

Yaskawa America, Inc is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in our Medium Voltage Drives group to work in our Franklin, WI facility. The MV Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for product development and design for standard and value-added medium voltage drive products to assist in achieving the growth and success of the corporate medium voltage drive business.

Responsibilities

• Design and modification of SolidWorks models of Yaskawa’s Medium Voltage Drives.
• Investigate, approve, and implement changes to product via ECO to resolve issues or improve product design.
• Design/modify sheet metal and weldment drawings, as required, to YAI mechanical drawing standards.
• Create 2D parts drawings from 3D models to YAI mechanical drawing standards.
• Generate/modify bills of materials in SAP MRP system.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues with mechanical designs on the factory floor.
• Perform mechanical strength calculations and/or simulations if required.
• Participate in Product Development System (PDS) review team. Work with the team to continually monitor and improve the PDS as part of the company Quality Management System (QMS).
• Work with factory floor assemblers in troubleshooting parts/assembly issues.
• Check designs and parts drawings of others in the mechanical design group.
• Provide technical direction, planning, and support on product implementation, detail design, certification, and design processes, and test equipment.
• Assist product marketing, application engineering, manufacturing (global), training, and technical support in higher-level support and consulting requirements for priority projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 or more years of experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and sheet metal and welded structure design.
• General working knowledge of industrial automation as well as metal fabrication, forming, and welding shop practices and procedures.

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefit package, including a generous 401(K) plan.
• Profit sharing and corporate-wide bonus plan.
• Educational assistance program offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses.
• Monetary rewards through Associate Recognition Programs.
• Global environment with interactions across numerous cultures.
• Career opportunities in diverse areas.