Mechanical Designer

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Goken America is an Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. At Goken America we strive to expand and deliver upon our company motto of “Creating Something Different”. We are continually striving to strengthen our organization, and are always seeking talented individuals who have a strong desire to work in an environment where they can make a difference.

Our “Vision” is to empower our associates to affect change wherever change is needed. Our “Mission” is that in building trust we foster greatness in our people, excellence in our clients and impact in our communities.

Goken America provides an excellent benefits package, one month of paid time off per year and a very competitive compensation plan. In addition, when applicable, we will also provide relocation assistance, temporary housing, visa support and other fringe benefits.

This role will be responsible for completing the mechanical portion of large capital projects in support of plant capital execution as well as overall preparation and coordination of the engineering deliverables for the project. They will assist our engineering team with opportunity/feasibility studies of deployment and development projects in the mechanical engineering field.

• Develop detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of manufacturing system components and assemblies using industry-standard design software.
• Continuously work to improve existing designs for performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and ensure designs align with project goals.
• Assist in the creation of prototypes and participate in testing and validation processes.
• Maintain accurate design documentation and update drawings as needed to reflect design changes.
• Ensure that designs meet quality and safety standards and comply with industry regulations.
• Assist in cost analysis and budgeting for materials and components.

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Mechanical Designer or similar role.
• Experienced with mechanical design standards ASME, ANSI, ISO, etc
• Thorough knowledge of 3D-CAD design tools, SolidWorks required, AutoCAD or Draft Sight 2D is a plus.
• Experience with Dossier document management systems required, Teamcenter is preferred.
• Ability to conduct Failure Effect Analysis is a plus.
• Knowledge of bearing theory, shaft theory, motor & gearbox sizing, Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing, Material properties, and design for manufacturability is highly preferred.
• Experience in recognizing and protecting against machine hazards during the design process.
• Managing correction of equipment non-conformities and acceptance.
• Robotic experience, configuration or knowledge is preferred, but not required.  Specific experience with Fanuc and Yaskawa is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in selecting the primary movers for equipment based on the desired functionality.

Goken America (“Goken”) is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other applicable protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is, in simple terms, a change in the way things are typically done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity. Please inform Goken’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.