Design / Automation Engineer

at  PDM US LLC

WHO WE ARE:

Here at PDM we believe the pursuit to design & develop beauty in our products & services is always vindicated when we deliver with elegance, simplicity, proficiency, safety and respect for all. We are simply not just a company that produces insulated copper tubing, we aspire to much more. Please enjoy our video and remember it’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll. PDM is always “First in Tubes”.
PDM draws on nearly 50 years of experience in the HVAC industry from our origins in Europe. PDM was the First one in 2008 to introduce the polyethylene tough jacket resistant insulation to the North American market (aka white insulation); in 2013 PDM was the First European lineset company to establish a production in the United States and in 2017 PDM was the First to become UL CERTIFIED for flame and smoke rating (ASTM E84 25/50) and UL performance verified for UV resistance. In February of 2023, PDM became a copper manufacturer and the First fully integrated Made in USA lineset company, being able to produce its own copper tubing, its own insulation and its own pre-insulated linesets and single rolls. PDM is always “First in Tubes”.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks.
• Knowledge of design platform is Solid Works., Microsoft suite, etc.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented environment.
• Sharp business acumen with a high regard for quality assurance
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to clearly communicate ideas and information orally and in writing, in one on one and group situations, conduct meetings and presentations in English language.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, material lists, production orders, work orders, safety rules, operating and instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees of organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct research, create design proposals, evaluate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Create ideas and solutions to automation problems and customer demands, develop models of such automation systems and machinery to then derive final drawings and specifications for the shop or suppliers to manufacture designed parts, create part lists and assembly drawings as well as assembly instructions. Preferred design platform is Solid Works.
• Develop and improve maintenance strategies and instructions for designed equipment.
• Determine and implement design approaches and parameters and conduct feasibility studies and strength calculations on new designs based on cost and manufacturability. Will analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, calculations and evaluate the results. Lead and/or participate in design and review meetings.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties, diagnose faulty operation, and propose design changes to improve equipment reliability and lifetime.
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Will select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability, strength, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers, advanced manufacturing engineering and advanced operations to resolve issues and optimize design for manufacturability and efficiency. Will ensure designs are cost efficient, manufacturable, and reliable.
• Manage, organize, and update documentation (electronically and hardcopy) and technical drawings.
• Accountable for achieving equipment performance and quality objectives, project planning and effective execution, as well as communicating status and escalating issues when appropriate. Will coordinate procedures, timeframes, and process testing with manufacturing sites.
• Train personnel involved in the process of assembly and operation of designed equipment.
• Understands plant environmental health and safety regulations and complies with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Determines source of variation in production of products and develops systems or procedures required to reduce or eliminate variation.
• Provides support to monitor and/or troubleshoot activities.
• Collects and analyzes data to evaluate process performance and quality.
• Estimates production costs and develops cost-saving strategies.
• Writes process improvement reports and presents findings to upper management.
• Stays up to date on advances in process engineering technology.
• Understands and analyzes the impacts of process parameters and their changes or variation on the quality of the product.
• Validates and verifies feedback from operator and maintenance reports to determine appropriate course of action to solve identified problems.
• Identifies potential safety issues and optimizes PPE requirements and usage according to the process.
• Punctual and regular attendance required.
• All of duties as assigned.

DIRECT REPORTS / SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct reports or supervisory responsibilities
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.
This organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, dedicated to maintaining a work environment free of bias, harassment, discrimination and retaliation

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office and production environment involving administrative and computer program/input activities.
• Periods of walking, negotiating stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks, crawling, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting, in cold and hot environment on slippery surfaces and elevated positions for the purpose of conducting evaluations, assessments, development of plans for addressing numerous conditions.
• On call status requires reporting when needed during times of emergencies or adverse conditions