Electro-Mechanical Designer

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives. 

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission. 

We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York. 

Work Shift:

Job Description:

The Electro-Mechanical Designer will utilize sound electro-mechanical knowledge and experience to execute integrated Warehouse Solutions projects for customers. The role requires the application of standard products & components as well as custom electrical/mechanical design of new features/integration with field equipment. A strong foundation and understanding of industrial electrical controls is a requirement.

Responsibilities:

• Own projects from kickoff through design, procurement, manufacture, shipping & commissioning.
• Comprehend the project technical objectives. Create and manage the design to this end through collaboration with sales, project management and production groups.
• Control established design/build timing targets to meet customer requirements.
• Responsible for the ERP job content, bill of materials, requisitioning of materials, release of production orders, release of electrical and mechanical manufacturing drawings.
• Create installation and commissioning instructions supporting field resources.
• Independently develop workable electrical designs utilizing standard schematic sets, customization of control & power circuits, develop new project specific electrical features.
• Strong Autocad skills for schematic development.
• Strong 3D Solidworks skills for electrical enclosure design & cable management features.
• Complete mechanical designs and drawings using Solidworks and Autocad.
• Set-up, organize and maintain Solidworks PDM drawings data for use by the engineering and manufacturing team.
• Develop control designs for mechanical systems including component specifications, component selection, enclosure design, programming, interconnection, and cable design.
• Generate manuals to accompany product, when required.

• Be responsible for establishing and maintaining CAD data standards, structures, processes, and supporting documents for the engineering team.

• Check for errors which cause rework and mistakes.
• Document changes to projects or jobs and ensure proper documentation occurs.
• Make recommendations on products, designs, and materials for cost improvement.
• Attend project kick off meetings, site visits, department meetings and project debrief meetings.
• Liaise with the manufacturing team to ensure design/project is executed correctly and within timelines.
• Proactively provide technical support for shop production.
• Collaborate with the installation team &service department and respond to questions and/or problems before and during the installation stage of projects.

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, electrical engineering, or systems engineering with exposure to mechanical design, electrical design, control integration, and PLC programming.
• Solidworks training courses an asset.
• P.Eng. designation an asset.
• AutoCAD certification an asset.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Maintain valid passport with ability to travel in North America as needed, less than 10%.

• 5+ years of related experience as a Mechanical Engineer/Designer, Electrical Engineer/Designer, Applications Engineer, or related position.
• Industrial Controls Design experience
• Exceptional skills using Solidworks PDM Professional in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience working in Lean manufacturing environment, methods, and process improvement programs.
• Experience with installing, integrating, and commissioning custom industrial equipment.
• Experience with PLC programming & troubleshooting an asset.
• Experience with developing material handling equipment an asset.
• Proficient software experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV or CSI (Cloud Suite Industrial), and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project).

Core Competencies, Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Skills:

• Above average communication effectiveness; speaks, listens, and writes in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• History of communicating up, down and throughout the organization encouraging candor and clarity.
• Foster Teamwork: work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities matrix with solid analytical skills.
• Proven track record to build strong positive relationships with internal and external customers, actively listens to and understands impact on others.
• Able to assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Manufacturing and business acumen with a positive attitude, behaves ethically and a willingness to learn.
• Proactive, self-starter, with initiative and ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Able to navigate a team of technical professionals involved in multiple projects.
• Organized and able to communicate multiple timelines and schedules.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborate within a team environment to pursue solutions to challenges.
• Managing the scope and pace of change aligning priorities and resources to effectively multitask with attention to detail, while concurrently meeting the requirements of timely deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure with high tolerance for interruptions, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people with ambiguity and have a flexible approach.
• Creates an open, positive work environment to stimulate open discussions.
• Commits to a course of action despite incomplete information, if required.
• Demonstrates integrity, elicits trust and emotional capacity.
• Encourages constructive questioning to achieve collective success.
• Demonstrates the ability to cross train others and can articulate mandates, goals, and outcomes of their position.
• Practice’s flexibility, transparency and fairness in all day-to-day activities and actions.
• Encourages and incorporates diverse and creative initiatives and perspectives.

Working Conditions:

• Works in office and manufacturing facility with flexibility for travel to off-site meetings
• Usually works a standard forty (40) hour work week
• May be required to work some overtime hours to attend meetings or meet organizational needs
• May experience tight deadlines and stressful conditions at times
• Must be able to manage frequent interruptions and multiple tasks daily
• Ability to move around factory workstations, and lift from 25 to 50 pounds, walking and stairs
• Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods