Basic Function:

The basic function of the Design Engineer is to perform engineering work in a multi-disciplinary team environment related to identifying, designing, applying, and developing custom leak detection solutions, process systems, and products.

Principal Duties:

The following are the principal duties of the Design Engineer:

• Provide Engineering management and analysis of projects to include but not limited to: design, manufacturing, calculation, cost estimation, and component specification.
• Prepare and interpret design drawings, schematics, layouts, calculations, and other visual aids as necessary.
• Interface with customers and co-workers as part of the design, development, run-off, and delivery cycle associated with custom machine builds.
• Be an active participant as part of a multi-disciplinary team to manage design, development, construction, and documentation of custom systems.
• Provide analytical problem solving support to the shop to support manufacturing processes and challenges associated with custom machine fabrication.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Hands on aptitude with an understanding of standard design practices and manufacturing techniques.
• Mechanically inclined with a working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, process systems, and automation preferred.
• Advanced skills in 2D and 3D CAD software - preferably AutoCAD and Inventor or Solid Works.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated proficiency in both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.

Soft Skills:

Ideal candidate will be adaptable, honest, trustworthy, and self-motivated. To succeed in this position candidates will have a willingness to learn, and will be open to input from experienced members of the Vacuum Technology team, as well as from VTI's customers.

Pay Rates and Benefits:

A competitive compensation is offered commensurate upon experience.

Benefits Include: 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for vacation and sick days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan (with a history of a 50%-150% matching contributions)
• Health Plan Funded in Part by Employer Contribution to Monthly Premiums
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) funded with pre-tax dollars
• On-site swimming pool, racquet ball court, and work out facility