VACUUM DESIGN ENGINEER II

1 day ago


Anoka, United States Anderson Dahlen Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
Anderson Dahlen

Description:

Why ADI?

For 75 years, Anderson Dahlen has provided world-class metal fabrication and equipment integration services to leading companies in a wide variety of industries:

  • Food Processing
  • Industrial
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Vacuum (Applied Vacuum Division)

Contract manufacturing for OEMs, engineering support and design-build capability for custom projects. From components to fully integrated equipment, our uniquely effective Project Management process helps us continuously shape bright ideas into brilliant results. ISO 9001:2015 certified; ASME, AWS and PED compliant.

Anderson Dahlen is proud to have become part of the Gray family of companies in September 2020. Gray Inc. is a family-owned, fully integrated service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, and smart manufacturing. This acquisition provides Gray new capabilities for stainless-steel manufacturing of key critical equipment for the Food and Beverage industry. It also expands Anderson Dahlen's resources to serve customers in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, and Vacuum Technology markets

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Analyze customer requirements to design components, chambers and systems for the vacuum market segment. Understand and/or perform design calculations to ensure vacuum chamber and weldments meet functional requirements. Work in a fast-paced environment and cooperate with operations, sourcing, quality, project management to meet and exceed customer expectations as required to support sales effort and overall business goals. A Design Engineer seeks to balance various aspects of the project, including safety, cost, manufacturability. Additionally, a Design Engineer researches advanced technology regarding best practices in the field of high precision stainless steel manufacturing related to the vacuum market segment and finds cost-effective solutions. Provide input into make versus buy decisions for components within a system.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Creates designs, specifications, models, bills of material and manufacturing drawings along with a team of other engineers and drafters.
  • Coordinates efforts with production to ensure that the design meets manufacturability capabilities including tolerance stack up and surface finish.
  • Ensures that the intended product or structure will be safe, dependable, cost effective and meet customer or regulatory requirements.
  • Builds a prototype if needed, for testing and approval.
  • Reviews customer models and drawings for missing or incorrect information required in producing the customer's part through to completion.
  • Creates solid models or update models provided by customers.
  • Modifies existing designs or products, to improve their performance or to integrate new technology.
  • Performs engineering calculations to size components and process equipment in order to meet performance requirements such as sealing surfaces, flow rate, stress, fatigue, pressure, vacuum, and other parameters.
  • Customer site visits, if needed on projects that require onsite installation or technical sales support.
  • Interacts with customers up front during the quotation phase to better understand the requirements.
  • Works closely with the quality assurance team to define a quality/inspection plan and ensure that required quality standards are adhered to.
  • Provides optimum cooperation and complete information to Project Manager to ensure on-time and accurate job completion.
  • Works closely with the Project Manager to develop production plan entered into Made2Manage ERP system, purchase necessary articles / buy outs in coordination with Purchasing, provide guidance if needed during assembly of products.
  • Works with production supervisors for Laser, Fabrication, Welding and Machining and shop personnel to improve designs through effective communication/coordination and movement of parts and material.
  • Keeps up to date with research and development as appropriate with changes in manufacturing technology including fabrication, welding, laser, finishing, assembly.
  • Maintains and portrays a high degree of professionalism both within and outside the organization, encouraging excellence through example. Keeps supervisor informed.
  • Complies with Company and Department policies and procedures as applicable.
  • Maintains a positive attitude and promotes a team approach throughout the Department.
  • Ensures that a favorable Company image is presented to customers, and that all customer relationships are based on honesty and integrity.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALITIFCATIONS FOR ENTRY:

  • BS Engineering degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Machine Design, Process Design or related field. 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment related to vacuum equipment or vacuum processing.
  • AAS degree in relevant field such as Mechanical Design with 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment related to vacuum equipment or vacuum processing.
  • Experience with ultra-high vacuum product design and manufacturing required. Direct experience and capabilities for design and manufacture of custom components, chambers and process systems preferred.
  • Experience with Vacuum Pumps, Vacuum Leak Checking, Residual Gas Analysis is beneficial.
  • Solid experience with product design and manufacturing, specifically Design For Manufacturing (DFM).
  • 3D CAD required (preferably Solid Works).
  • Knowledge of GD&T principles strongly preferred.
  • Project management, product development, and leadership skills are essential.
  • Experience with customer interaction and working under time constraints a definite plus.
  • Experience with software/controls engineering and system design principles a plus.
  • Knowledge of ASME calculations is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of FEA preferred.
  • Experience with FMEA, DVP&R, Quality Control, Site-Installation are beneficial.
  • Professional work experience reviewing and analyzing prototypes and product modifications preferred.
Requirements:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The company fosters a manufacturing type environment. This position will primarily involve operating a computer at a desk in an office environment.

Lift/Carry-

0-10 lbs.- Occasionally

11-50 lbs.- Never

51-100 lbs.-Never

51-100 lbs.- Occasionally Push/Pull-

0-25 lbs.- Occasionally

26-75 lbs.- Never

76-100 lbs.- Never

Bend- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift

Twist/Turn- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift

Kneel/Squat- Not at all

Sit- 67-100% during an 8-hour shift.

Stand/Walk- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift

Overhead Reaching- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift

Ladder/Stair- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift

EEO DISCLAIMER:

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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