Mechanical Engineer
 Koch Business Solutions, LP | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, New York, Norwich | |
 Mar 28, 2025 | |
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Chentronics, LLC designs and manufactures industrial ignition systems and safety-critical flame sensing devices. We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer to significantly contribute to the design, development, and support of innovative products. A successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment while providing high-quality, well-documented work. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that ensure safety and reliability in industrial applications. What You Will Do * Electromechanical design: * Products designs comply with strict industry or regional standards for use in harsh or hazardous environments (e.g., explosionproof, increased safety, etc.). * Products are designed and tested to be resistant to impact, wide thermal ranges, vibration, and water ingress. * Material selection appropriate for industrial and challenging applications * Value engineering principles are applied to design cost-effect and manufacturable products while meeting customer expectations of safe and reliable performance. * Design examples include electronics packaging, igniters, fiber optic cables, high-voltage output ignition harnesses, and other product accessories * Support engineering projects and engage with suppliers as needed to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints. * Develop manufacturing documentation such as fabrication instructions, technical drawings, and bills of materials. * Provide technical support to customers and our Sales, Service, and Quality departments. * Comprehensive understanding of Chentronics' products and their applications. * Knowledge of agency certifications applied to our products (UL, IEC, CE, etc.) and ensure product compliance with these standards. * Participate in technical design reviews and provide regular project status updates. * Actively identify continuous improvement, quality initiatives, and other design solutions to support and improve our manufacturing lines. * Conduct NCR (Non-Conformance Report) investigations to determine root causes and provide analysis reports suitable for customer review. * Occasional travel (approximately 10%) for training and customer site visits for field testing and troubleshooting products. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline. * Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office. * Proficiency with 3D modeling and 2D drawing CAD software. Autodesk Inventor preferred. What will put you ahead: * Proven experience in mechanical design and project management. * Experience with high reliability and critical operation electronics product development. * Familiarity with safely working with line voltage levels in compliance with OSHA standards. * Experience with ERP systems. * Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). * Knowledge of DOE (Design of Experiments) methodologies. * Experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) or FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) in design processes. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. Who We Are Chentronics, LLC, a Koch Engineered Solutions group company and a part of Koch Industries, is an ISO 9001 manufacturer of industrial grade ignition and flame safety systems for a wide variety of fuels and burner system applications. From natural gas to bunker grade crude, Chentronics manufactures powerful systems for reliable ignition and dependable flame detection. Our systems ignite and detect flame on flares, burners, boilers, pilots, gas turbines, and other applications for global markets including Utilities, Petrochemical, Industrial, and Marine applications. We offer state of the art ignition and flame safety solutions tailored to each of these markets. Chentronics is looking for enthusiastic professionals who enjoy engaging our customers and developing innovative products to serve their needs. [2] www.chentronics.com At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [3] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [4] here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click [5] here, [6] aqui, or [7] tu). #LI-CG1 References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. http://www.chentronics.com/ 3. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 4. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf 5. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_English.pdf 6. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Spanish.pdf 7. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Polish.pdf | |