ebm-papst, Inc.
Job Description
Department: Research and Development
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Polymer Design Specialist
Reports to: Product Development Team Lead
Summary: This role serves as a technical specialist with a focus on providing polymer design support within a cross-functional product development team. providing data-driven analysis and recommendations that influence design decisions, product performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability.
Essential Job Functions: The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following:
- Utilize knowledge of material properties of various plastic materials to asses their impact on project requirements, e.g. cost, manufacturability, performance, durability, and temperature.
- Conduct complex simulations using Moldflow software to influence design decisions on component production.
- Exercise an understanding of plastic component production to guide the tool design process for high volume component production.
- Represent project teams’ goals during tooling discussions with external suppliers.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to define analysis requirements and ensure alignment with product specifications and performance goals.
- Employ strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, ensure the efficient use of resources, and meet deadlines.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers in polymer design best practices, modeling techniques, and interpretation of results.
- Present findings to stakeholders, translating technical analyses into actionable recommendations for design improvements.
- Utilize modeling software (e.g. Creo Parametric) to build and manage CAD models during the design process.
- Manage component creation and tracking via SAP to support assembly builds and orders.
- Collaborate with suppliers to procure samples and production prototypes.
- This role prefers up to 20% travel domestical and internationally for technical and supplier collaboration.
Recommended Education and/or Qualifications
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in polymer design, with a proven track record of leading complex simulation projects.
- Strong knowledge of material behavior and Moldflow tool design.
- Expertise in interpreting simulation results and providing engineering insights for design optimization.
All Employees / Interns are expected to:
- Follow the Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold organizational core values of Efficiency, Enthusiasm & Humanity
- Contribute to building a positive work environment.
- Report for work consistently and on time.
- Report to supervision conditions or practices that are unsafe to ebm-papst and its employees.
Benefits: Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance; HSA options; life and disability insurance; voluntary supplemental benefits; a 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions; and paid time off.
Skills Required
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in polymer design
- Proven track record leading complex simulation projects
- Strong knowledge of material behavior and Moldflow tool design
- Expertise interpreting simulation results and providing engineering insights for design optimization
What We Do
ebm-papst is a technology manufacturer specializing in ventilation and drive technology. It produces energy-efficient fans, blowers, motors, pumps, valves and related control electronics for applications such as air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, appliances, industrial systems, IT and telecommunications, medical technology, and transportation. The company combines motor technology, aerodynamics and electronics to provide components and integrated solutions, emphasizing efficient air movement and customer-specific applications.
