Compunnel Inc. ยท 2 days ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Fiber Optics)
Hickory, NC
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$55/hr - $60/hr
3+ years expCompunnel Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to serve as a mechanical resource for their Plant Engineering team in Hickory, NC. The main responsibility of this role is to provide mechanical design support for projects aimed at improving fiber optic cable manufacturing equipment.
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Hiring Manager
Sujoy Gon
Responsibilities
Design tooling and/or mechanical assemblies utilizing Inventor or AutoCAD
Obtain quotes and order components
Revise equipment drawings
Develop experimental plans to validate designs
Assemble or oversee assembly of systems with opportunity for hands on work
Debug and resolve issues when integrating designs into production equipment
Work closely with a cross functional engineering team including IT, process and electrical engineers/technicians
Work with operations to update documentation and support training as needed
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology degree or comparable engineering experience
3+ years of experience with mechanical system design and integration
Ability to generate or modify mechanical models/drawings primarily using Inventor (or similar 3D CAD software), Vault and some AutoCAD
Knowledge and application of drafting standards including GD&T
Ability to work with machine shops/vendors to complete part procurement
Hands on experience with mechanical system troubleshooting such as pneumatic controls, flow control, water cooling systems, etc
Experience with manufacturing equipment repair and maintenance
Experience managing mechanics/electricians for equipment assembly and installation
Works well in a team environment, is a 'self-starter' and 'results oriented'
Acts and makes decisions in the best interest of the team
Complies with all policies and procedures of the plant
Works well with other disciplines (IT, electrical, and process engineering) to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements
Experience working in a manufacturing floor or construction environment, with a strong focus on job site safety. Proactive regarding safety. Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues before they occur
Preferred
Familiarity or experience with plastic extrusion manufacturing
Experienced in electrical system troubleshooting including low and medium voltage systems, motion control, PLCs, temperature control systems, etc
Working knowledge of data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel, PI and/or PowerBI
Company
Compunnel Inc.
Compunnel Inc. is where AI-native solutions meet human ingenuity, helping enterprises reimagine talent, technology, and growth.
5001-10000 employees
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Founder, Chairman & CEO
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