Associate Engineer I

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Melrose Park, IL, USA
In-Office
55K-62K Annually
Entry level
Automotive
The Role
Assists with designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial automation equipment, motion-control applications, electrical control systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, multi-panel testers, and PLC/HMI applications. The role creates and edits electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings, supports equipment repairs and redesigns, develops preventive maintenance documentation, and collaborates with engineering and maintenance teams.
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Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. is searching for an Associate Engineer to join our growing team.  The Associate Engineer is responsible for managing, designing, implementing, and maintaining motion control applications, industrial manufacturing equipment, and multi-panel testers. You must demonstrate advanced knowledge of creating drawings, motion control, motor control, hydraulic and pneumatic control, Vision Systems, Safety relays and components, servos, DC motors, three phase motors, VFDs, PLCs and HMIs selection and programming.

At Dynamic Manufacturing, we offer:

  • An Engaging Work Environment
  • Opportunities for Advancement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Competitive Pay (we pay weekly!)
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package & 401(k) Match
  • Generous Paid Time Off, and more!


Essential Functions: 

  • Assist in managing projects
  • Interface and collaborate with Product Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Applications Engineers, Mechatronics Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, and Calibration Technicians
  • Assist in the design, implement, and maintain:
    • Electrical Control systems
    • Control for hydraulic and pneumatic systems
    • Multi-panel testers
    • Electrical and mechanical solutions
  • Read, edit, and generate electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Read, edit, and generate mechanical drawings
  • Read, edit, and generate hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
  • Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical design issues
  • Create and execute Preventative and/or Predictive maintenance documents
  • Evaluate status of equipment to determine necessary repairs, redesigns or rebuilds


Qualifications: 

  • Education: Associates degree or equivalent experience
  • Practical experience and demonstrated knowledge of:
    • Assisting in the design of and implementing industrial machines
    • Drawing and editing electrical schematics using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and Visio
    • Creating and editing mechanical drawings using Inventor
    • Creating pneumatic and hydraulic drawings
    • Hydraulic and pneumatic principles, as well as parts selection and operations
    • DC and three phase Motor selection and control for the application
    • VFD selection, wiring, control, and programming for the application
    • Control via relay circuit and selection of safety relays and circuits for the application
    • Motion control
    • Best practices for wiring, shielding, grounding, and signal noise cancelation
    • Cognex Vision Systems and Industrial Barcode Scanners
    • Automation Direct, Keyence, and Banner Engineering product lines
    • PLC (Automation Direct family brands, Allen Bradly, Omron…) and HMI Hardware
    • PLC and HMI programming (Ladder Logic or other)
    • Knowledge and understating of NI Hardware
    • Maintenance of Electrical, Mechanical, and Industrial equipment
    • Electrical Panel layout and implementation
    • Analog sensors such as pressure and torque transducers
    • Digital sensors such as proximity sensors, their types and operation
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to understand regular operation of equipment with minimal documentation
  • Strong communication skills, Lean and continuous improvement mindset
  • Organized, skilled in technical writing and thorough in documenting work
  • Problem solving and troubleshooting skills


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed in this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The management of Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.


WHY CHOOSE DYNAMIC?


Dynamic Manufacturing is a family owned and operated organization formed in 1955 by John Partipilo. Our organization specializes in the manufacture of automotive, off-road, industrial and racing powertrain products. This includes Torque Converters, Transmissions (Automatic, Manual, Hybrid models) and Transfer Case Assemblies. 

Our organization started with a single retail facility and a dream. Today, we serve the aftermarket and several OE customers. Our operations consist of almost a million square feet of floor space and 1,000+ extremely talented employees encompassing turnkey operations from engineering, total machining operations, through assembly and dynamometer testing. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

Skills Required

  • Associates degree or equivalent experience
  • Practical experience assisting with the design and implementation of industrial machines
  • Experience creating and editing electrical schematics using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and Visio
  • Experience creating and editing mechanical drawings using Inventor
  • Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic drawings, principles, component selection, and operation
  • Knowledge of DC and three-phase motor selection and control
  • Knowledge of VFD selection, wiring, control, and programming
  • Knowledge of relay circuits and safety relay selection
  • Knowledge of motion control
  • Knowledge of wiring, shielding, grounding, and signal-noise cancellation best practices
  • Knowledge of Cognex Vision Systems and industrial barcode scanners
  • Knowledge of AutomationDirect, Keyence, and Banner Engineering product lines
  • Knowledge of PLC and HMI hardware, including AutomationDirect, Allen-Bradley, and Omron systems
  • PLC and HMI programming experience using Ladder Logic or other methods
  • Knowledge of NI hardware
  • Experience maintaining electrical, mechanical, and industrial equipment
  • Knowledge of electrical panel layout and implementation
  • Knowledge of analog pressure and torque transducers
  • Knowledge of digital proximity sensors, types, and operation
  • Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to understand normal equipment operation with minimal documentation
  • Strong communication skills and a Lean or continuous-improvement mindset
  • Technical writing, organization, and thorough documentation skills
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The Company
HQ: Melrose Park, IL
199 Employees
Year Founded: 1955

What We Do

Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. is a TS 16949, ISO 14001 and Woman Owned and Operated (as certified by the WBENC) premier supplier of world class OEM new and remanufactured Drivetrain components serving the OE Automotive Industry. Our products include Automatic, CVT, Hybrid and Manual Transmissions, as well as Transfer Case assemblies, Torque Converters and OE new manufacture of transmission components for use in light, medium and heavy duty applications. Through our specialty components division, Dynamic Performance, we also manufacture a wide range of racing torque converters. Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. - Serving the OE Automotive Industry. Our creativity and ingenuity have led us to unique methodologies for sustainability of experienced components resulting in reduced total program costs, but still ensuring the highest level of quality and value, ultimately enhancing customer satisfaction. In alliance with our customer, we have a unique ability to rapidly bring products to market due to our staff of highly dedicated and talented professionals who can turnkey the entire process in a minimal amount of time. As part of our capabilities, we possess , in house, all the necessary engineering, design and full line machining expertise to build specialized equipment, gauges, computerization and software development to successfully facilitate the rapid implementation. Commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, value and loyalty Our vigorous commitment to quality, customer product improvement, and maximum utilization of experienced componentry, and therefore cost avoidance, results in a reduction in warranty expense and increase in total customer satisfaction, value and loyalty.

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