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Gow-Mac Instrument Co.
Mechanical Engineer
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A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$101,144 / year median in Pennsylvania
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Mechanical Engineer Gow-Mac Instrument Co. Bethlehem, PA Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $60,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Bachelor of Science Manufacturing facility experience Production planning Research & development Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description Product Order Processing Review customer orders and code products for production under company MRP program. Create design modifications to adapt basic product lines to fulfill customer orders. Create new electrical schematics, instrument gas flow diagrams, modification drawings, and other documentation for in-house fabrication and purchased materials. Support production (order fulfilment) and sales. Research and Development Participate in design of detectors and instruments as part of an interdisciplinary team including electronics, chemistry and computing. Apply new technologies to improve production processes and advance the state of the art of the company's products. Job Responsibility Summary Evaluate customer order for products that have not previously been coded for company MRP system Review/create the following documentation for company products: o Bill of materials o Work instructions for assembly, production checklist, and functional test of end product o Generate product design drawings including instrument/system flow diagrams (normally for gas) and wiring schematics o Support as needed for product operating manuals Computer-aided design of mechanical components and systems Instrument and detector design including compilation of bills of materials, production routings, and all other documentation Support sales staff by generating sales drawings and cost estimates for the quoting process Support production including training by introducing new designs and processes Correspondence with vendors as necessary Correspondence with customers as necessary Troubleshooting support for repair staff