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Design Engineer (2027 Grad)
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What they do
A Manufacturing Process Engineer develops workflow, work station, and equipment improvement recommendations within a company's manufacturing environment. Fine tunes manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Evaluates manufacturing processes, applies knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material.
$92,520 / year median in Indiana
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Design Engineer Job Overview:
A Design Engineer with Bastian Automation collaborates with coworkers, customers, and suppliers to utilize the latest technologies while creating equipment design for integration into distribution, production solutions and other material handling components/units. This involves understanding the customer's goals and objectives in order to develop and support smart engineered solutions.
Job Functions:
Modify, critique, and release equipment designs per customer and Bastian specifications and standards Collaborate with Automation, Controls, or Commissioning engineers to create 3D layouts for system studies
Create detailed installation and layout drawings
Troubleshoot and modify manufactured equipment, creating red line drawings, updating SolidWorks models and drawings to create As-Built packages prior to shipment
Effectively communicate schedules, design concepts, and training to personnel at Bastian and end user facilities
Create and modify mechanical manuals, preventative maintenance schedules and tasks, and troubleshooting guides
Attend training and become certified in applicable technologies or programs
Be a team member and contributor within the office, providing help outside of department scope when required
Deliver projects that meet or exceed customer's expectations, developing repeat customers
Attend meetings and functions on time with active involvement
Research new components and materials, providing recommendations for adoption into standards
Coordinate with other engineers or teams to ensure all components are accounted for across disciplines
Support project installations and post-startup mechanical maintenance trips
Travel Requirements:
Less than 5% travel (Travel expenses paid by Bastian Automation)
Required Qualifications and Preferred Skills:
2+ years experience in an Engineering Design/Development role
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology highly preferred
Technical writing and documentation experience is highly preferred
Microsoft Office products experience
AutoCAD experience
SolidWorks experience
Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls
About Bastian Automation:
Bastian is a trusted material handling automation integrator supporting distribution and manufacturing operations across the automotive, aerospace, tire and wheel, and other related industries - helping them work smarter, scale faster, and deliver with confidence. In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
Vacation / Holiday Pay
Paid Volunteer time off
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
Company Meetings & Events Bastian Automation does not work with outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.