Mechanical Engineer

Company: Duravant
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

Integrated Solutions, the system integration business for Duravant, is focused on providing solutions to both integrator and end-user customers. Integrated Solutions leverages the products from our Duravant family of companies, which includes automated equipment for food processing, food packaging, and material handling, along with products and services from strategic equipment partners. The Duravant Mission is to consistently deliver unrivaled performance to our customers and partners through leading product design, delivery, and exemplary service. Integrated Solutions executes the mission through skilled, dedicated, energetic teams.The Mechanical Systems Engineer works closely with cross functional teams in delivering innovate system designs that utilize the Duravant family of company equipment, providing integrated conveyor solutions. The Mechanical Systems Engineer will take a conceptual drawing to full detailed design by completing system layouts, generating specs, and drafting the bill of material for procurement. In addition, this is a great opportunity to work with procurement, manufacturing, and installation teams to grow into a Project Engineer position.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translate customer requirements from a conceptual design into a 2D/3D AutoCad layout of a system in cooperation with the Sales and/or Project Team
• Perform mechanical engineering and the design, for the application of equipment into an overall material handling system.
• Provide direction for applying correct material handling equipment based on product and system requirements.
• Generate specifications, system layouts, and Bill of Material for the procurement, manufacturing, and installation of the equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of quotes and proposals
• Obtain necessary information to create drawings, including working with third-party vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Attend post-project meetings to recommend design or concept changes if problems arose during the installation process.
• Preparing and maintaining mechanical engineering documentation for project procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform work as required to meet project schedulePOSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
  • Conveyor application engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering principles and tools
  • Good communication skillsPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Related Engineering Discipline
    • 2+ years working in conveyor, material handling or related industry.
    • Expert at AutoCAD and advanced MS Excel
    • Ability to travel domestically 20-30%Duravant participates in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, nVenia offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:
      • Competitive Compensation
      • Comprehensive benefit package design to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
      • Work/Life programs to provide a safe, secure, and balanced environment
      • Education and training programs to develop

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