Mechanical Designer Job at Hydro-Thermal in Waukesha

Do you want to be part of a team where we work collaboratively to achieve our goals? Do you enjoy working in an innovative and growth focused environment? A company that invests in its equipment and its team members? Then Hydro-Thermal is the company for you!At Hydro-Thermal Corporation success is attributed to people who are committed to technical competence, are responsive to customers' needs, are friendly, are willing to work hard, have complete integrity, and are active in our industry and in the local communities.Your primary role as a Mechanical Designer will be to design heating products and process piping systems to support the engineered-to-order execution portion of the business. You will have the opportunity to be creative and use your design skills to generate solutions to meet customer expectations. You will have the opportunity to get hands-on with the technology by testing your designs in the manufacturing and laboratory. You will be instrumental in the success of our products and customer satisfaction selecting appropriate components, developing an accurate bill of materials, producing precise drawings and 3D models.Daily interactions will include interfacing with the Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applications Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Logistics and Procurement teams during the execution of projects. You will support multiple customers at once and be involved with the Field Service Technicians during the post shipment phase of the project to ensure customers satisfaction. You will also contribute to the growth of the business by collaborating with the Sales, Applications Engineering and Marketing teams to analyze designs and develop newer and better solutions as product offerings for our customers. You are someone who loves design work and designing process systems while being part of an engaged team who openly communicates while driving to achieve a common goal.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Design and model machine components and process systems in SolidWorks supporting the order process and new product development projectsExecute customer orders and configure appropriately based on customer requirementsAnalyze, develop and test designed equipment to meet specified customer requirementsSelect components, assemblies and materials based on technical information from customer requirements and vendor offeringsInterface with both the ERP & CRM systems to execute activities and close out ordersPrepare, review, collaborate with Manufacturing and Sales teams with designs and detailed drawingsGenerate and release full bills of material for manufacturingSupport the Engineering Change Request and Change Order processIdentify non-conformances and root causes to initiate and implement solutionsUtilize proprietary sizing program software as well as other engineering skills and knowledge to assure that Hydro-Thermal heaters, valves and systems meet design criterion and operating conditionsPerform other duties as required, including lab testing or field service, with ability to travel occasionally as back-up supportEngage with external partners (suppliers, panel shops, engineering consultants) to produce solutionsCommunicate with internal & external customers on troubleshooting / support of equipment and systemsInvestigate and research new technology available to apply to new and existing productsIdentify & execute improvements for equipment designs and execution processes within the departmentProvide labor estimates for mechanical design activitiesSupport the Sales Team with technical information and discussions where requiredTrain and demonstrate equipment to internal and external customers and technical support staffRequired Qualifications:Proficiency with engineering CAD software (Solidworks, Inventor, AutoCAD, etc)Desired Experience:2-5 years of direct mechanical design related experience (food & beverage products or process piping systems preferred)Familiar with design for manufacturing and assembly processDemonstrate ability to read and interpret piping and instrumentation drawingsExperience with process control mechanisms (pumps, valves, etc) and instrumentation preferredExperience interpreting customer specifications for engineered-to-order projectsEducation:Minimum of an Associate Degree in mechanical design (or equivalent qualified experience)Benefits:In addition to your base compensation, you are provided with a wide range of benefit programs which are designed to enhance the quality of your life, to provide protection and help when some of life's problems may occur.Continuing Education/Tuition ReimbursementVacation and Personal Time Off and paid HolidaysHealth, Dental and Vision Insurance401k with company matchCompany provided Life/AD&DHydro-Thermal is always on the lookout for exceptional people. We value innovative, growth-centric minded folks who have integrity and never stop being a customer advocate.EEO Statement Hydro-Thermal Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.#LI-Onsite