Founded in 1990 and located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Ronan, Montana, Rocky Mountain Twist is the leading US manufacturer and provider of innovative, high quality power tool accessories to the retail market and engineered drilling solutions to the industrial marketplace.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented, innovative individual to join our Engineering Department as a Mechatronics Engineer. Our goal is to automate new equipment and manufacturing processes to improve productivity and quality, decrease labor demands, and reduce costs. We are a vertically integrated in-house manufacturer offering experience in multiple manufacturing disciplines including grinding, machining, molding, assembly, packaging, testing, material selections and coatings. This is a fulltime benefit eligible position.
Mechatronics Engineer Job Summary:
Support the manufacture of new product designs with product specific automation designs. Validate through prototyping and detailed drawings. Improve existing manufacturing, assembly, and packaging operations through implementation of automation or fixturing. Trouble shoot and improve existing automation.
Mechatronics Engineer Skills:
Experience with design/drafting equipment and software. Preferably SolidWorks
Working knowledge of PLC programing and troubleshooting
Experience with Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 500 and 5000
Working knowledge of: actuators, slides, stepper motors, electric and pneumatic components
Controls hardware design and configuration experience
Product/process development and implementation with automation
Manufacturing methods for metals (grinding, machining, and turning)
Knowledge of robotics (Fanuc or others)
Development of new or modified components, products, manufacturing processes and equipment
Provide training and support as new automation and systems are implemented
Collaborate with team members on system design
Must work well in a results-driven team environment
Mechatronics Education & Experience:
ABET accredited bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university (Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technology), or an Associate's Degree (A.S.) and 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.