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Mechanical Engineer

Open Position

Location: Richmond, VA
Posted Date: 04/09/21


Position Summary:

AMF is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical engineering support for AMF Bakery Systems products. This includes current standard food machinery equipment, custom and legacy products, value engineering, and sales support.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide mechanical machine design, which includes sizing and specifying all mechanical design components
  • Assemble complete and accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for the machine/system design
  • Provide field service technicians remote support during system service calls, installation, and commissioning
  • Provide on-site troubleshooting and startup support. (Could result in 15-20% travel)
  • Provide solutions for End of Life (EOL) components within AMF Systems to support customer needs
  • Responsible for maintenance of technical documents
  • Assist the Applications Engineering and Equipment Product Managers during the scoping phase of a potential project
  • Assist sales with custom design solutions and custom quote estimating

What You Need To Succeed:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (A combination of an AA degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree)
  • Significant machine/mechanism design experience
  • Ability to understand, design, and document pneumatic control systems
  • Experience with technical documentation, including equipment manuals and bulletins
  • Experience with equipment and plant layout design
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD, proficient in any 3D modeling applications (i.e., Solid Edge/Solid Works/Inventor)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously
  • Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills
  • Proven problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment

We offer a competitive salary, paid time off, and other ancillary benefits, as well as a robust 401k Profit Sharing Plan.

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