Job Description

Job Location: Westfalia Technologies - York, PA 17406Westfalia Technologies is a leader in providing automated solutions for plants, warehouses, and distribution centers. We are seeking a talented Product Development Electro-Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D team. The Product Development Electro-Mechanical Engineer is responsible for advancing product development by creating drawings for 3D designs, purchasing and tracking components, building the prototypes, performing controls and mechanical engineering functions, programming PLCs, and performing design validation tests.
Location Requirements: Must live within a 50 mile radius of Westfalia Technologies Inc Headquarters and within PA or MD.
Job Functions:
- Conceptualize Electro-Mechanical systems to meet a specified business objective.
- Assist in writing test plans and documenting FMEA.
- Draw detailed part drawings that can be used for fabrication purposes, with GD&T Dimensioning.
- Purchase parts, track deliveries, plan schedules, assemble, and test Electro-Mechanical machines.
- Identify solutions through trial and error perseverance, or by leveraging the experience and advice of others within the product development department and the WTI organization.
- Operate and monitor machine tests in a safe and methodical manner.
- Document test results with written reports and videography.
- Take ownership of all test equipment, product development tools and areas in the York Facility.
- Perform and document customer product tests.
- Travel to job sites to learn about Westfalia equipment specific issues related to product development tasks. Up to 5% of travel is possible. Site visits will be planned and will not be mandatory outside of the standard 5-day work week.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

QualificationsRequired Skills and Abilities:
- Experience with industrial control panel wiring with both high voltage (480vac/3PH) and low voltage (48vdc) systems.
- The ability to visualize new designs and document them for discussion with other team members (hand drawing or sketching with Microsoft products).
- Experience with (or the ability to learn) SolidWorks for creating detailed fabrication drawings from existing 3D models.
- Capable of reading electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics, and detailed mechanical drawings.
- Possess a driven work ethic for independent work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to contribute to group brainstorming sessions.
- Use version control, issue tracking, and configuration management.
- Skilled with hand tools, power tools and multi-meters.
- Must have basic knowledge of rigging heavy items with an overhead crane.
- Must become a certified forklift operator.
- Ability to learn the Westfalia standard design tools (currently E-Plan and SolidWorks)
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and Teams in daily work.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Education and

Experience:
- 5 or more years working as an Electro-Mechanical Engineer for a custom machine builder.
- Experience working with electro-mechanical machines and systems.
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
Travel Requirements:
-  The candidate must be capable of working for extended periods of time in the York  production facility during product development project execution.
- When appropriate in the project lifecycle, the candidate must also be prepared for some travel stays at job sites, when initial products are delivered to the first several customers.
- Travel time should be less than 5% of the year.
- In office time will be required.
- Remote (at home) work may be possible with manager approval, when work tasks permit it.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Why Work for Westfalia Technologies, Inc.?
Our culture can be defined as one of progression and flexibility. Over the years, we have learned it is not only about pay or job title, but more importantly, the relationships and benefits that keep our employees happy and engaged!
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401K and match options
- Educational Assistance Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Healthy Living Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- And more!
Check out our Careers page for more information regarding our culture and additional benefits at https://www.westfaliausa.com/company/careers!
Westfalia Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.