Conair, as part of Piovan Group, is the leading producer of auxiliary equipment for plastics processing in the world. We make and market over 450 different products, including resin-drying systems, blenders, feeders and material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment, and granulators. Extrusion solutions include gravimetric control systems, film and sheet scrap-reclaim systems and downstream equipment for pipe and profile extrusion. Conair is also a leader in plastics process integration, engineering and installing complete manufacturing systems that help plastics processors manage their valuable raw materials, handle their critical manufactured parts, and improve their process yield. After equipment installation, Conair provides industry leading aftersales support via their Parts, Service, and Industry 4.0 offerings to ensure our customers Make Every Pellet Count!
Role: System Design Engineer
Location: Franklin, PA or Cranberry Township, PA
Job Overview
The System Design Engineer performs engineering support activities for integrated systems of Conair auxiliary equipment products. This position reports to the Project Manager/Systems Implementation and is in Cranberry Township or Franklin, Pennsylvania.
Key Responsibilities
Utilize CAD systems to generate 2-D and 3-D drawings to convey desired configurations of equipment and interconnecting piping.Conceptualize equipment placement and orientation, as well as piping runs, wiring runs to generate CAD drawings to convey configurations for installation in our customer’s facilities.Periodic travel to customer job sites, both pre and post order, to obtain critical information to properly bid/install engineered systems.Helps or assists in specifying outside purchased equipment/components regarding mechanical applications for systems, such as special tubing packages, silos, and special cyclone packages.Generate silo orientation drawings. Assist Project Managers in providing information needed to provide successful systems installations, including reviewing systems orders to verify proper systems integration.Generate bill-of-material and similar documentation for plastics auxiliaries systems.Maintain a positive attitude, strong work ethic and embrace a team centric environment.Other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering (or related field).Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Able to address customers in discussing project planning and progress. Engages in dialog with internal staff to ensure proper information is provided and communicated on systems orders.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel.Ability to analyze complex piping and equipment layouts.Has 2D and 3D CAD proficiency; preferably in AutoCAD.Must be able to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.Must be adaptable and able to effectively manage workload in a dynamic environment.Knowledge of Conair or other plastics auxiliary equipment is a plus.Piovan Group offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program.
Piovan Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.