System Design Engineer

Charlotte, NC

Contracted

390

Mid Level

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on-the-job training, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you who hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

Schedule: M-F
Pay Rate: TBD
Location: Charlotte, NC
Travel: Up to 25%
Position Type: Full Time 6+ month contract
Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and prepare comprehensive mechanical and electrical designs and technical drawings from initial concepts through manufacturing and final assembly
Create, modify, and update drawings that adhere to industry standards and best practices based on manufacturing feedback, testing results, and customer requirements.
Develops the make/buy decision-making process and partners with purchasing and vendors to deliver the desired products
Serve as the primary technical resource and knowledge expert for current design systems.
Maintain accurate and current design documentation and revision control
Creates installation and operation documents to support developed products and systems.
Schedule and coordinate design review meetings with cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration, develop product features/changes, and to resolve technical design issues.
Create comprehensive meeting minutes documenting decisions, action items, and project milestones
Drive project execution from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and financial objectives/constraints.
Create customer and internal presentations to keep internal and external stakeholders informed of the project status
Completes project closeout documents and organizes project records as well as completing a detailed project lessons learned review.
Utilize GD&T principles and complete DFM reviews to create a manufacturing/install process.
Travel to vendors and suppliers to support manufacturing and quality progress/issues.
Visit customer locations to supervise automation system installations and commissioning
Troubleshoot field issues and provide technical support during system deployment
Provides support to service team on developing PM processes, service and spare parts support/plans.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer in an industrial/engineering/automation environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Design Experience utilizing Fusion360 or AutoCad required.
Strong ability to develop system designs of complex automated systems from basic concepts using engineering principles.
Mechanical assembly experience with hands on prototype development experience a plus.
Knowledge of sound engineering practices and industry standards with a commitment to adhering to applicable standards and best practices.
Knowledge of basic robotic operations, including mechanical, electrical, and software interfacing.
Understanding of, and experience with, conveying and material handling equipment is considered an asset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, and other common software packages. An ability to learn and use other software packages, such as our ERP software, is required.

Preferred:

SolidWorks experience

Physical Effort/Activities:
May be required to walk up to 5+miles per day, able to be on feet for 8-10 hrs. at a time, ability to bend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift to 50 pounds. The physical demands described above represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Benefits: Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Overtime Opportunities, On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.

The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams toward continuous improvement and success.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Equal opportunities and Social Governance

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.

Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.

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