Sr Product Development Engineer

Description

Methods Machine Tools was established in 1958 with three employees and a handful of refurbished machines. Since then, the company has become one of the largest privately owned machine tool importers in North America.

Methods designs and implements custom machining setups, including machine tool selection, automation integration, and turnkey automation cells. The corporate campus in Sudbury, Mass., comprises a showroom/technical center, which contains automation, applications, and a full range of cutting-edge machines. Methods has more than 300 employees, nine technology centers, one high precision machining center, and has installed more than 40,000 machines throughout North America.

The following position is available at our Acton Office:

Job Summary:

Under the department director's direction, you will:

• Test and analyze the performance of new and existing products and collaborate with our OEM partners to ensure these products will meet or exceed our customers' expectations.
• Install, calibrate and support machine tools and accessories to be used for customer tests cuts, turnkeys, internal product testing and customer demonstrations.
• Investigate problems escalated to the Product Performance Team to identify the necessary design changes or modifications required to correct the problem.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Install, calibrate and operate CNC machine tools and accessories as needed for testing and customer demonstrations.
• Disassemble and trouble shoot various electrical and mechanical tools systems and components as required to conduct failure and analysis investigations.
• Conduct tests and evaluate new product offerings, record and document findings and provide feedback as needed.
• Provide support for complex turnkey projects and test cuts as required.
• Provide remote technical support to internal teams for cases that have been escalated.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive experience operating CNC machine tools is required
• Ability to read and interpret prints, assembly drawings, electrical schematics and PLC ladder diagrams.
• Proficient operating Fanuc CNC controls., including programming Macros
• Ability to troubleshoot machine tool mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and control systems.
• Experience with G code CNC programing.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment
• Must be proficient in the use of machine calibration and testing software.
• Must possess good communication and documentation skills.
• Must be able to manage projects as needed.
• Experienced in the use of various probing and tool breakage systems.
• Must have experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including the ability to manipulate data and build presentations.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in mechanical, electrical engineering or relevant training in CNC technology is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing and operating machine tools is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Information

This job description is designed to provide an overview of basic skills, experiences and education required to perform the job and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. In instances where educational degrees are required, the company will take into consideration factors such as additional experience, training, or certifications in lieu of specific educational requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to lift to 30 pounds at times.
• Must be able to climb step ladders up to 8ft off the ground.

Methods Machine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.