Coburn Technologies, Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services computer-integrated optical lens processing systems and their related consumables and supplies. Our products are used in making prescription lenses, and then coating and shaping them to fit into eyeglass frames. Headquartered in South Windsor, CT we operate with integrity and other values in a culture built on serving our customers. We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our Engineering team!
The Mechanical Engineer is a key member of the product development team and will take part in a variety of activities including product architecture, CAD modeling, prototyping, cost analysis, engineering documentation, and process implementation. The successful candidate will be passionate and highly innovative about new product development, delivering results, willing and enthusiastic for accepting responsibility and accountability and have an ownership mentality, and be team oriented. The Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with various other teams including Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Support and Sales, as well as other members of the engineering team. The Senior Mechanical Engineer reports directly to the Vice President of Engineering.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Develop 3D CAD models and conduct static and dynamic analysis using standard engineering methods and FEA.
- Produce detail designs for a wide variety of engineered parts produced by machining, welding, and sheet metal fabrication.
- Construct prototypes and evaluate performance by identifying key performance criteria, developing experimentation plans and conducting tests.
- Select materials and manufacturing methods for manufactured components.
- Define requirements and select a variety of purchased components including bearings, linear guides, ball screws and other linear actuators, pneumatics, motors, and related hardware.
- Organize and maintain BOM’s and other engineering documentation related to new product development
- Ensure products adhere to applicable industry and business standards.
- Provides technical product training to customers and various internal personnel.
- Provides status updates of ongoing projects and future projects.
- Maintain active role on continuous improvement teams.
Requirements
- Hands on experience and familiarity with electro-mechanical factory automation systems.
- Working knowledge of commonly used motion control technologies and precision positioning mechanisms.
- Experience solving complex mechanical problems involving precise mechanisms, dynamics, strength of materials, and motion control.
- Strong problem solving, analytical, planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills in order to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, management and other stakeholders.
- Strong 3D CAD skills, Solidworks preferred.
- Highly innovative, curious and creative. Driven to find and solve problems in unique ways.
- Proven ability to work and collaborate with high performing teams and interact with all facets of the company.
Required Education and Experience
Masters Degree or PHD in Mechanical Engineering, plus working knowledge in the design and development of motion-controlled capital equipment. Additional experience may be used in place of education. Extensive knowledge of tools and techniques for designing and building capital equipment.
Travel
Some occasional travel, including overnight stay, may be required. Engineers may be asked to accompany a product to a customer site for installation and training. Travel average is 0-2 weeks a year.
This is a full time, salaried position, with a competitive and extensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Dental
- Vision
- Company paid Long Term Disability
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Group Term Life Insurance for employee, their spouse and eligible dependents
- 401(k) with company match
- Access to free financial wellness planning
- 10 paid holidays
- Vacation time based on years of service
- Employee engagement events throughout the year