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Overview
Location: Remote, but with occasional onsite work in Eastern PA and some overnight travel Job Type: Contract to HireWork Authorization: US Citizen/Green Card holder The A.C.Coy Company has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer. This individual will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of automated conveying systems for a variety of customer projects, as well as serving as a technical reference for resolving ongoing mechanical issues Some overnight travel will be required for training and assisting other project sites. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in mechanical design and after-sales/support service, preferably involving large-scale engineering, automation, industrial, or robotics projects.ÂResponsibilities
- Design and develop automated conveyor mechanical systems (belt conveyors, roller conveyors, chains, transfers, etc.)
- Produce concepts, technical calculations, drawings, and detailed layouts (2D and 3D)
- Select mechanical components (motors, gearboxes, bearings, structures, mechanisms)
- Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable standards (safety, performance, reliability)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (automation, electrical, manufacturing, procurement)
- Support manufacturing, assembly, installation, and commissioning of equipment
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting schedules and budgets
- Provide technical support to after-sales service for equipment installed at customer sites
- Analyze and diagnose mechanical issues (failures, wear, performance)
- Propose and implement corrective actions and technical improvements
- Participate in on-site customer interventions as required
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design of industrial equipment, ideally conveyors, automation, or material handling systems
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in technical support/after-sales service (diagnostics, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, recommendations, and corrective actions)
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, power transmission, and structures
- Proficiency with 3-D design software, preferably Inventor
- Experience with structured continuous improvement approach
- Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis and related tools
- Ability to perform mechanical calculations and technical analyses
- Strong communication skills with experience interfacing with customers, vendors, and internal teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Ability to travel to jobsites, as needed, less than 20%
PreferredÂ
- PE License
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