Solid Works Design Technician R&D - Full Time

Description:

Work with the Product Development Team to develop solutions to make consumer food packages easier to use. Reports to the Product Development Leader. Perform machinery development assignments which include taking a concept to shop ready prints, assembly, testing equipment under development, recording and organizing test results, brainstorming, and collaborating with the Product Development Team on product and application development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Under guidance, create prototype design with SolidWorks software
  • Determine material and component needs
  • Produce shop ready prints
  • Present prints to Machine Shop Supervisor for fabrication
  • Present BOM to Purchasing & Inventory Specialist
  • Organize files according to Sealstrip R&D SOPs using EPDM
• Assemble machine prototype and modify as needed
• Test success of prototype at agreed intervals
  • Implement changes/improvements
  • Test success of changes/improvements to prototype
• Write reports on a regular basis
  • Daily written reports to document progress, learnings, and obstacles
  • Test reports to document purpose, procedure, and outcome/improvement
  • Project reports on the transfer of equipment and knowledge from R&D to other departments
• Meet regularly to discuss project status with R&D team
• Perform additional functions as requested

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience in SolidWorks PDM for designing parts and assemblies
• Computer and internet experience: organizing files, email, researching parts and mechanical methods to solve problems
• Experience in reading and creating assembly drawings
• Experience in R&D or R&M in various industries with electromechanical devices
• Experience in R&D at equipment manufacturer, especially the packaging industry or with flexible web handling
• Mechanical aptitude and experience working hands on with tools, i.e. tinkerer

To apply email here or call 610-367-6282 ext 103.