Job Summary:

The Material Handling Engineer will design and develop automated manufacturing and material handling systems to assist with movement and conveyance of specified material.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with clients, engineers, and other staff to understand the specified material and the conveyance, transport, or other handling needs.
• Evaluates current material handling process, considering innovations in material and methods.
• Recommends improvements to ensure most efficient and cost-effective handling and packaging procedures.
• Drafts sketches, samples, and written analysis of proposed designs or improvements to handling system, packaging, and other related elements.
• Estimates material needs, costs, and timelines for proposed projects.
• Facilitates installation, testing, and debugging phases of projects.
• Coordinates work with and deliveries from outside vendors.
• Drafts, or assists with drafting of, relevant technical documentation, user manuals, and lists.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of math and physics.
• Ability to think in creative, innovative, and abstract terms.
• Ability to assess and solve complex issues.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of staff.
• Ability to collaborate and lead team to meet a common goal.
• Ability to increase the efficiency of machinery and systems.
• Extremely proficient with related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in engineering internship highly preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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