Mechanical Design Engineer

Would you like to work for the world leader in characterizing porous materials? We develop and manufacture instruments for various applications, including batteries, catalysis, carbons, MOFs, pharmaceuticals, building materials, and ceramics. Are you interested to find out how our instruments can help today’s research to discover tomorrow’s innovations? Do you like to travel, to visit universities and Fortune 500 companies all around the world? Perhaps you are more interested in installing, calibrating, and building instruments? Join our team!

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, testing and development of Anton Paar QuantaTec’s new and existing analytical lab instrumentation products. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for:

• Conceptualizing, designing, testing and documenting all components of the engineering process for each product
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support existing products and new product development
• Managing and delivering work assignment on time, in budget and in accordance with Anton Paar’s quality standards

Education and Experience:

The Mechanical Engineer typically needs a combination of education, training, certifications and skills. This role requires the following:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the engineering field

• Experience with at least 1 of the following CAD packages: NX, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor or Catia

• Strong knowledge of integrating material selections into designs for ease of manufacturing

• Ability to design and layout sheet metal parts, panels, doors and knowledge of the sheet metal fabrication processes along with the implementation of fasteners for ease of assembly

• Basic knowledge of light duty mechanical, pneumatic or electric lifts including selection of motors, bearings, pulleys and drive belts

• Knowledge of primary and secondary machining processes including milling, turning and selection of associated finishes for both metals and plastics

• Ability to create fully defined 3D solids and 2D CAD drawings from conceptual stages through manufacturing including prototypes and testing of concepts

• Understands GD&T techniques and capable of performing tolerance calculations when appropriate

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a diverse team

• Self-motivated and a strong work ethic

Preferred skills include:

• MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge of high/low pressure liquid or gas systems and the ability to design and layout leak tight P&ID, including tubing templates, fittings and gating devices
• Ability to design and spec tooling, processes associated with plastic injection molding, structural foam for aesthetic housings and components
• Prior design experience in electro-mechanical devices and high vacuum technology
• Experience with transducers and sensor integration
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher

Supervision Exercised

This role is an independent contributor who is a member of multiple teams, and does not have any direct supervision of staff.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, observe, communicate and handle items such as computers, machinery and other equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Position requires the ability to obtain a Passport for international travel.

In regards to organizational issues, the employee will comply with the regulations set forward in the Anton Paar Employee Handbook, except if otherwise stated.

Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to: age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, sickle cell trait, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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