The Senior Mechanical Engineer is an integral operational role in Syntegon’s success in leading the world’s packaging technologies. They develop configurable platforms and functions, design custom equipment and create interfaces to third party equipment in order to solve our customer’s application needs. This is a fast pace, dynamic and team-centric work environment that requires self-motivation and independence paired with empowerment to be impactful for the organization.

• Design standard and custom orders while meeting customer requirements, cost, and schedule targets.
• Create drawings, bills of materials and machine specifications.
• Support testing custom designs (ETO) on the shop floor and process engineering change notices.
• Lead and advice on technical aspects of complete packaging system solutions for our customers. 
• Responsible for function and performance of the mechanical design of our equipment.
• Responsible for systematic design reviews on customer orders and/or development projects.
• Improve standardization and modularization of our platforms to reduce production and equipment costs and to support souring strategies.
• Perform load calculations for sizing servo-drive and pneumatic-actuator components.
• Perform technical calculations in the areas of strength of materials, kinematics, kinetics, heat flow and vacuum flow.
• Visit customer sites to experience application challenges and to connect with customers.
• Work in an interdisciplinary team including project management, sales, sales engineering, software and electrical engineering, purchasing, assembly, parts fabrication and services and providing the technical support and guidance.
• Identify product- and engineering-process-improvement opportunities, lead and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Contribute and be responsible to the Quality and Environmental awareness throughout the organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Technology or Automation.
• Must have a minimum of 6+ years of experience functioning in an Engineering capacity.
• Must have at least 3+ years experience engineering machinery.
• Must have at least 3+ years of experience working with 3D CAD software

Preferred Qualifications

• A Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred.
• Experience working with packaging machinery or equipment is strongly preferred.
• Strong solid-modeling skills, preferably in SolidWorks. 
• Familiarity with SolidWorks analysis tools or similar
• Proficient knowledge of industrial design standards relevant to automated packaging machinery.
• Strong knowledge of machinery safety and machine risk assessments.
• Knowledge of hygienic design as it relates to equipment going into the food industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude or basic knowledge of automated machinery.
• Working knowledge of electrical power distribution and controls.
• Demonstrate proficiency in managing multiple tasks simultaneously while accepting changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a self-directed team environment; leads, contributes, and participates in cross-functional teams, ensures an environment that fosters collaboration, effective working relationships with and across groups.
• Represent the company in a professional manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel, from production to management.
• Possess a strong customer service focus.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

The expected compensation range for this position is between $92,000 - $118,000 based on a full-time schedule.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At Syntegon compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com.  Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.