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Mechanical Designer

Village of Dansville, New York, United States · On-site

$60k–$75k/yr

Mid level

Benefits: Paid Holidays Paid Sick Time Off Company Sponsored Group Life Policy Company Sponsored Short Term Disability Company Sponsored Long Term Disability Health insurance Paid time off Dental insurance Vacuum Innovat…

Skills: SolidWorks, Problem-solving, Math skills, Creative thinking, Written communication

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Mechanical Designer

Vacuum Innovations LLC

Village of Dansville, New York, United States • On-site

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  • $60k–$75k/yr
  • Full-time
  • associate degree, bachelor degree
  • Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time Off, Company Sponsored Group Life Policy, Company Sponsored Short Term Disability, Company Sponsored Long Term Disability, Health Insurance
  • Posted 20d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Develop precise mechanical designs and 3D models while creating detailed CAD documentation for manufacturing. Support system integration and maintain version control through engineering change orders and bills of materials.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Technology or Engineering with over 3 years of experience in manufacturing. Proficiency in SolidWorks is mandatory.

Full job description

Benefits:
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Time Off
  • Company Sponsored Group Life Policy
  • Company Sponsored Short Term Disability
  • Company Sponsored Long Term Disability
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Dental insurance
Vacuum Innovations (VI) is an equipment manufacturer for the precision optical coating industry located in Dansville, NY. We design and manufacture thin film deposition systems and equipment, as well as coated optics produced using our systems. VI is committed to providing its customers high quality products and creating a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We are searching for a qualified Mechanical Designer to join our growing company. We’re looking for a skilled and self-motivated individual to support VI’s engineering team. VI is a small company, ideal candidates have a range of existing skills and a willingness to learn new ones. This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Designer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing precise mechanical designs, creating detailed CAD documentation, and supporting system integration for innovative projects. Your expertise will help bring complex mechanical concepts to life through advanced modeling, drafting, and analysis, ensuring that all designs meet industry standards and client specifications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge product development and infrastructure projects in a collaborative environment that values creativity and technical excellence.


Responsibilities
· Translate engineering concepts into actionable, manufacturing-ready technical drawings and 3D models.
· Focus on practical details of the product development (material selection, dimensioning, tolerance analysis).
· Designing parts with fabrication constraints in mind.
· Documentation – generating bills of materials, writing operational manuals, maintaining version control throughout engineering change orders.
· Analyzing and testing existing projects to identify areas for improvement.
· Collaborating with other Engineers, Designers and Project Managers.
· Ensuring products meet safety regulations.

Required Skills
· Proficiency in SolidWorks *
· Exceptional problem-solving and math skills
· Product-focused creative thinking
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Organization and effective time management skills
· Be able to work with a team as well as individually


Preferred Skills
· Familiarity with FEA analysis
· Knowledge of PDM software for managing CAD files


“Nice to have” Skills:
· Experience in vacuum systems or PVD equipment
· Machining or fabrication experience


Job Qualifications
· Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
· 3+ years of mechanical design experience in manufacturing or equipment build environments.
· Proficiency in SolidWorks *

Work Environment
· Small company
· Hands-on shop environment
· Full time position (standard Monday – Friday schedule)

Related keywords

SolidWorksCADFEA AnalysisPDM SoftwareVacuum SystemsPVD EquipmentMechanical DesignManufacturingTolerance AnalysisMaterial SelectionBill Of MaterialsEngineering Change OrdersPrecision Optical CoatingThin Film Deposition

About Vacuum Innovations LLC

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Your One Stop Optical Coating Solution

Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Dansville, New York
LinkedIn followers
952

At Vacuum Innovations, we specialize in precision optical coating equipment and custom optical coating systems. With years of experience in the industry and a deep knowledge of the optical coating industry, we have developed a reliable product line that meets the highest standards of quality. Our dedication to innovating and creating customized solutions ensures that we deliver high-quality solutions for high precision optical coating needs.

Offices: 90 Ossian St, Dansville, New York 14437, US

Custom Optical Coating SystemsCustom CoatingsConsultingEducational WorkshopsThin-Film UniformityHigh-intensity Laser Damage Coatingsand Large ApertureIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial DesignManufacturing
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About Vacuum Innovations LLC

LinkedInVisit site

Your One Stop Optical Coating Solution

Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Dansville, New York
LinkedIn followers
952

At Vacuum Innovations, we specialize in precision optical coating equipment and custom optical coating systems. With years of experience in the industry and a deep knowledge of the optical coating industry, we have developed a reliable product line that meets the highest standards of quality. Our dedication to innovating and creating customized solutions ensures that we deliver high-quality solutions for high precision optical coating needs.

Offices: 90 Ossian St, Dansville, New York 14437, US

Custom Optical Coating SystemsCustom CoatingsConsultingEducational WorkshopsThin-Film UniformityHigh-intensity Laser Damage Coatingsand Large ApertureIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial DesignManufacturing
View all jobs at Vacuum Innovations LLC

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