Automation Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview of Blackstone Valley Engineering and Technical Services, LLC (BVE)

Blackstone Valley Engineering and Technical Services, LLC (BVE) is a small fully equipped automation design house and machine shop. We engage in process development, process optimization and automated manufacturing, and test machine design for clients primarily in the medical device field. Every project presents itself with a unique process challenge and the added rigor that comes with producing equipment for the medical device industry. There are typically 5+ ongoing projects that range from fully automated assembly systems to proof of concept control systems for highly complex processes.

The automation design team at BVE moves fast. We are looking for a talented and ambitious mechanical engineer who can join the team of 6 full time and various part-time mechanical, controls, and electrical engineers and immediately contribute.

Position Overview

BVE engineers may work in a team environment alongside other mechanical and controls engineers to complete large projects, while also have the possibility of owning an automation design project from concept development through detailed design to manufacture and install. Our projects typically take from 3-6 months to complete, and in addition to the ongoing projects, there are many future machine design needs that BVE is actively hiring to complete. An engineer would be able to jump into the team on day 1, participate in the development and balance the needs of multiple ongoing projects.

Responsibilities will include hands on process development, design, assembly, testing, and debug. Skills in assembly, fabrication, and documentation are desirable. Individuals must be hardworking self-starters who can work both independently and in a team environment.

Key Functions

• Immediately contribute to a small, fast-paced interdisciplinary manufacturing automation design team.
• Be responsible for all aspects of a given design assignment from concept development, through CAD, design reviews, dimensioned drawings, and final build.
• Design both individual system components and systems as a whole
• Contribute to ongoing projects from a managerial and organizational perspective.
• Manage technicians tasked with prototyping, assembling, and commissioning of large integrated robotic platforms.

Technical Skills:

• Relevant experience in process engineering and automation design
• Experience with DFA/DFM best practices
• Understanding of GD&T principles
• Familiarity with a broad range of manufacturing methods and practices
• Machine shop familiarity
• Hand tools and basic power tools
• Mill, lathe, CNC equipment is preferred
• Dimensioned drawings for manufacturing
• Pneumatics design and system integration
• Experience integrating robotics into complex system designs
• Basic electrical engineering concepts/understanding
• SolidWorks (CSWP preferred)
• Project management tools (JIRA, etc.)
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering (or similar)

Other Skills:

• History of successfully solving complex problems.
• Must be able to work independently, stay organized, communicate with end users, communicate with vendors, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to dive deep into new processes to become a technical expert on the subject matter, even with no prior background.