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Job title:  Assistant Design Engineer

Job family:  Engineering
Business area:  Pulp & Paper Service
Contract location: 

Glens Falls, NY, US

Working location:  Fort Edward
Location type:  Office Location / Office-based
Contract type:  Permanent
Job description: 

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Schedule-

Monday-Friday Regular Business Hours (7-4, 8-5, etc.)

Purpose Statement

Reporting to the Product Manager, this role will provide technical support to the sales team on behalf of our organization. This will involve a variety of tasks, such as reverse engineering equipment, creating new concepts, models, and drawings, analyzing technical issues, and providing effective solutions. The ultimate goal is to expand and grow the screen repair business in North America by leveraging both the Andritz-installed base and our competitors’ units. This will require becoming well-versed in everything related to screens, screen baskets, rotors, and parts, both from Andritz and our competitor equipment in order to provide innovative solutions and clever retrofits that meet the customers’ needs. The initial phase of this process will focus on learning the mechanical aspects of screen baskets, rotors, parts, and assemblies.

Job responsibilities and tasks (to include but are not limited to)

  • Create drawings with using AutoCAD Inventor
  • Create complete BOM for screening equipment
  • Take measurements in the workshop for reverse engineering to ensure the design will fit within the current restraints of the project
  • Perform all the necessary steps to create the required design information to build the equipment being supplied (from preliminary sketches to producing the final as-built drawings etc.)
  • Support manufacturing/fabricators with engineering/details/inspections
  • Support in-house sales for product identification, calculations, scope of supply and technical specifications
  • Estimate of costs for manufacturing of screens upgrades, spares and retrofits
  • Review customer orders for accuracy and completeness prior to order creation and release for manufacture
  • Work with vendors to fulfill order requirements
  • Manage spare parts inventory
  • Create customer orders in SAP and follow up / confirm with customers

Education, professional experience, and qualification preferred/required

  • Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering.
  • 0-4 years previous experience in an engineering role.
  • Experience with 2D / 3D CAD systems, preferably AutoCAD Inventor.
  • Possess solid writing and communications skills, both verbal and written.
  • Able to work independently and as a team member
  • Proficient in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
  • Experience with an ERP system, preferably SAP is a plus.
  • Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements, to include regarding confidentiality at all times.
  • Represent Company interests at all times and be sensitive to customer satisfaction (understand strong sense of urgency and importance of follow-up).
  • Possess strategic, logical, and methodical thinking for problem solving, information retention, organization, time management, prioritization, and independent decision-making skills, while handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Accurately complete required documentation.

Physical and Mental Qualifications

Position performed in an office environment. Visits to mills and/or manufacturing facilities may be required. Environment: Exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, dirt, fumes, welding machines, heavy duty magnets and manual/remote controlled devices using radio signals. Physical conditions for position: Sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, ascend/descend stairs, lifting up to 25 lbs. Must have visual acuity, excellent mobility, good hearing, manual dexterity, good balance, ability to endure long hours, and wear required personal protective equipment. All tasks performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Travel percentage (include country or region name)

N/A

*Please note, previous DUI convictions can result in being inadmissible to Canada

Additional Information

For US- “We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/ADA Friendly Employer”

Legal status to work in the United States is required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID:  18150


Nearest Major Market: Albany

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