Mechanical Designer

vacuum innovationsDansville, NY4 days ago

Occupations

Mechanical Engineers Mechanical Drafters Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Industries

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing

Job Description: Job Description Vacuum Innovations (VI) is an equipment manufacturer for the precision optical coating industry located in Dansville, NY. We design and manufacture thin film deposition systems and equipment, as well as coated optics produced using our systems. VI is committed to providing its customers high quality products and creating a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We are searching for a qualified Mechanical Designer to join our growing company. We're looking for a skilled and self-motivated individual to support VI's engineering team. VI is a small company, ideal candidates have a range of existing skills and a willingness to learn new ones. This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Designer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing precise mechanical designs, creating detailed CAD documentation, and supporting system integration for innovative projects. Your expertise will help bring complex mechanical concepts to life through advanced modeling, drafting, and analysis, ensuring that all designs meet industry standards and client specifications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge product development and infrastructure projects in a collaborative environment that values creativity and technical excellence.

Responsibilities: Translate engineering concepts into actionable, manufacturing-ready technical drawings and 3D models. Focus on practical details of the product development (material selection, dimensioning, tolerance analysis). Designing parts with fabrication constraints in mind. Documentation - generating bills of materials, writing operational manuals, maintaining version control throughout engineering change orders. Analyzing and testing existing projects to identify areas for improvement. Collaborating with other Engineers, Designers and Project Managers. Ensuring products meet safety regulations.

Required Skills: Proficiency in Solid Works Exceptional problem-solving and math skills Product-focused creative thinking Excellent written and verbal communication skills Organization and effective time management skills Be able to work with a team as well as individually

Preferred Skills: Familiarity with FEA analysis Knowledge of PDM software for managing CAD files "

Nice to have: "

Skills: Experience in vacuum systems or PVD equipment Machining or fabrication experience Job Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related field. 3+ years of mechanical design experience in manufacturing or equipment build environments. Proficiency in Solid Works

Work Environment: Small company Hands-on shop environment Full time position (standard Monday - Friday schedule)

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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Dansville, NY

Occupation

Mechanical Engineers

Industry

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Posted

4 days ago

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