Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division · 13 hours ago
Mechanical Eng B
Franklin, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expYaskawa America, Inc. is a global leader in variable speed drives, motion controls, and robotics. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer in their Medium Voltage Drives group to focus on product development and design for medium voltage drive products, providing technical direction and support for product implementation and design processes.
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Responsibilities
Design and modification to Solidworks models of Yaskawa’s Medium Voltage Drives
Investigates, approves, and implements changes to product, via ECO, to resolve issues or to improve product design
Design/modify sheet metal and weldment drawings, as required, to YAI mechanical drawing standards
Create 2D parts drawings from 3D models to YAI mechanical drawing standards
Generate/modify bills of materials in SAP MRP system
Troubleshoot assembly issues with mechanical designs on the factory floor
Perform mechanical strength calculations and/or simulations if required
Participate in Product Development System (PDS) review team. Work with team to continually monitor and improve the PDS as part of the company Quality Management System (QMS)
Work with factory floor assemblers in troubleshooting parts/assembly issues
Check designs and parts drawings of others in the mechanical design group
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
5 or more years of experience
Excellent working knowledge of Solidworks
Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD
Excellent working knowledge of sheet metal and welded structure design
General working knowledge of industrial automation
Knowledge of metal fabrication, forming and welding shop practices and procedures
Benefits
Generous 401(K) plan
Profit sharing
Corporate wide bonus plan
Educational assistance program offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses
Company
Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division
Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division manufactures industrial control and automation products.
1001-5000 employees
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