nVenia, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, is a manufacturer and supplier of integrated solutions and packaging equipment machinery. With over 300 years of combined experience, our long-standing brands of Arpac, Fischbein, Hamer and Ohlson serve end customers in the consumer-packaged goods, food and beverage, industrial, and other markets.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Mechanical Design Engineer II will focus on designing machines from concept to production in an independent manner. The Mechanical Design Engineer II will design machines for high speed automated packaging applications, including initiating concept designs based on customer feedback, communicating those designs to other team members, developing those designs utilizing SolidWorks and managing those designs to completion.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design of high speed automated packaging machinery
- Capable of performing essential functions in an independent manner.
- Designs, develops and test all aspects of mechanical components, equipment and machinery
- Generates 3D Solidworks complex assembly models, part models, and detail drawings
- Develops detailed drawings of parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies for machines.
- Generates parts list of manufactured and purchased parts.
- Leads projects from concept to customer acceptance.
- Manages multiple projects at one time
- Troubleshoots machines and supports checkout and FAT
- Assist Sales team quote customer projects
- Responsible for specification and purchase of major 3rd party and ancillary equipment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years’ experience in engineering, with a high degree of mechanical aptitude, experienced in designing automated electro-mechanical machinery
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Strong mechanical design and troubleshooting skills
- Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and experience in the packaging and/or automation industry a plus
Why Work at nVenia?
- nVenia offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax law
- Paid life insurance and disability insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Optional coverages: Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Educational Assistance reimbursement
Skills Required
- Proficiency in SolidWorks
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5 or more years of engineering experience
- High degree of mechanical aptitude
- Experience designing automated electromechanical machinery
- Knowledge of packaging equipment functionality and design
- Interpersonal skills and ability to supervise people
- Ability to meet project schedules and deadlines
What We Do
At DURAVANT, we are pushing the boundaries of how automation can change the world. From factory door to dock, we power automation that transforms businesses, drives efficiency, and keeps industry leaders moving forward with confidence. DURAVANT is a global automation solutions company with a premium portfolio of products, services and integrated solutions. We serve the Protein Processing, Food Sorting and Handling, Packaging Automation and Material Handling industries, optimizing safety, productivity, efficiency and connectivity for the world’s producers and movers of high demand goods. Duravant’s market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation, durability and reliability.
