Mechanical Designer

Atlas Copco
Santa Maria, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2024 CLOSED ON 7/11/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Designer position at Atlas Copco?

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Mechanical Designer

You are a person who is always looking for ways to improve. The Mechanical Designer is responsible for the creation and release of engineered parts and assemblies that are error free and ready for purchase or fabrication. At Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench, you will work in a collaborative engineering/production environment that fosters creativity and new ideas.
The compensation (range) for this position is $82,118 to $97,053 annually depending on skill. Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC pays based on skills and not job seniority. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus. Atlas Copco provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, tuition assistance, referral bonus and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

What you will own:

  • Provide expertise in solid modeling, drafting and mechanical design
  • Ensure design standards and best practices are maintained
  • Support Manufacturing and Engineering by providing detailed design information, and solutions


What you will learn (if you don't know already):

  • You will gain a detailed understanding of core rotating machinery and systems mechanical design.
  • You will create models, and drawings in Solidworks and in AutoCAD
  • You will learn to create bill of materials in the ERP systems (SAP)
  • You will learn to create and maintain parts and assemblies in the PLM system (Enovia)
  • You will update and add to the design guide by creating Wiki content
  • You will work with shop personnel to ensure ease of manufacturing


How Success is measured:

  • Gain proficiency in both core and systems mechanical design
  • Timely completion of tasks
  • Completion of continuous improvement projects
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members and other departments


What you already know:

  • You possess a certificate in engineering drafting, Certified Solidworks Associate (CSWA) preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of drafting experience, Solidworks experience preferred, AutoCAD experience is helpful
  • Minimum 2 years of solid modeling experience, Solidworks experience preferred, Solidworks Routing experience is helpful
  • You understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Excellent knowledge of MS-Word, MS-Excel
  • ERP software experience desired. SAP experience is helpful
  • PLM software experience. Enovia/3DX experience is helpful


About the Team:

This role reports to the Design, Drafting and Document Control Manager and will work and collaborate as an integral part of a tight-knit and dynamic team with co-workers averaging 15 years' experience helping achieve departmental and company goals.
Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC is located on the beautiful Central Coast of California. We manufacture a wide range of Turbo Expanders and equipment that support sustainable resources. Our facility in Santa Maria is a California Certified Green Business. Our Think GREEN Initiative has reduced our landfill impact significantly by implementing recycling programs and reduced our carbon footprint. That is how we make a difference to our clients, people, and planet.

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice

Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.

Salary : $82,118 - $97,053

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