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Interested in working for a dynamic, high-tech company creating tomorrow’s technology using quality craftsmanship in a modern manufacturing facility? Join our vibrant, dedicated team and see what it’s like to work for a company where every person is an individual who matters!

Current Openings

1. Mechanical Design Engineer

Reports to: Application Engineering Manager

General Summary
Under general direction from Senior Project Engineers and Application Engineering Manager, this position supports Sono-Tek’s advanced/custom products. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, SolidWorks modeling and drawing creation, machine part handling and liquid delivery proposals, development of technical specifications, vendor sourcing, organization of project-related information, and coordination and communication with customers. Travel to customer and/or vendor locations worldwide may be required. This position resides within the Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE)
department.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

    Design and Technical Documentation

  1. Create models, drawings and P&ID diagrams of appropriate hardware to
    meet customer requirements. This requires proficiency in SolidWorks and the
    standard Microsoft Office suite.
  2. Support creation of project proposals, including but not limited to part
    handling, liquid delivery systems, and complete system concept models.
  3. Provide support documentation packages including manual addendums,
    service and installation guides, and spare part kits.

    4. Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  4. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Applications Engineering, and the Machine Shop to ensure DFM (design for manufacturability) and DFA (design
    for assembly) are central to each design.
  5. Communicate with customers to support the design of custom tooling, part handling, and fluid delivery systems.
  6. Interface with customers and appropriate Sono-Tek staff regarding all aspects of project plans, including proposals, design reviews, and ongoing
    coordination.
  7. Set up and manage file-sharing databases between Sono-Tek and customers, as well as with subcontractors and vendors when necessary.
  8. Work closely with the Applications Engineering team to design and develop fixturing prototypes supporting customer feasibility testing.

    9. Vendor Coordination

  9. Coordinate efforts to identify, evaluate, and source vendors for new parts or equipment required to meet customer requirements.

    10. Continuous Improvement

  10. Provide feedback to Sales, Production, and Engineering teams regarding customer satisfaction and design improvement opportunities.
  11. Understand organizational quality objectives and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge and Experience

  • BS in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience is required.
  • 3-5 years of direct engineering experience is required.

    • Skills and Abilities

    • Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and automation concepts and discuss them with internal and external personnel.
    • Rapid prototype and test designed parts to validate functionality and manufacturability.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for responding to customer and project issues.
    • Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
    • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships.
    • Superior verbal and written communication skills required for all aspects of the role.
    • Foreign language skills are an asset when working with non-English-speaking customers; cultural awareness and sensitivity are required.

      • Bonus

    • Machine shop experience is a plus.
    • Ability to travel, including internationally, to customer and vendor sites is a plus.

    2. Software Engineer II

    Reports to: Software Engineering Manager

    General Summary
    As a member of the software engineering team this individual creates software and graphical interfaces to automate internal processes, implement automated control solutions for Sono-Tek spray systems, and assists with special projects at the direction of the software engineering manager.

    Principal Duties and Responsibilities

    1. Prototype, develop, test and support software and firmware for use in systems and controls solutions.
    2. Prototype, develop, test and support software for use within the company.
    3. Create solutions in various languages as needed to fit the project, primarily VB, and including C#, C, C++, PHP, and others to meet project requirements.
    4. Test written code for errors and correct them as they are found.
    5. Continually seek methods to improve performance and functionality of internal processes through software solutions.
    6. Create programs and instructions to aid in the production of equipment.
    7. Implement custom functionality and create custom reports for use with Sage ERP software.
    8. Contribute to the design of new products and improvements to older products.
    9. Specify and source control parts such as PC’s, PLC’s, controllers, and interfaces.
    10. Evaluate products, parts, or processes for cost efficiency and reliability and ensure project completion.
    11. Administrate various databases integral to day-to-day operations.
    12. Monitor and support intranet.
    13. Provide aid to IT in matters of security, third party software, and hardware.
    14. Contribute to the design and specification of systems and subsystems to the current acceptable level of the appropriate industry standard.
    15. Create system control schemes and flowcharts.
    16. Assemble and release engineering changes in accordance with company policies.
    17. Assist in writing technical manuals for system software.
    18. Write and update instructions for the assembly, test, installation, and calibration of systems and subsystems.

    Knowledge and Experience

    • A Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related Engineering discipline and 1-2 years of applicable experience is strongly recommended.
    • Experience with object-oriented programming, GIT, and modern software development tools is required.
    • Intermediate knowledge of electrical circuits and concepts is required.
    • Intermediate understanding of computer networks, IP addresses, and subnets is required.

    Skill and Ability

    • Excellent communication skills are required, oral and written.
    • Strict adherence to standards and policies is required.
    • Excellent and methodical trouble-shooting skills are important for quickly determining the best engineering response to a technical challenge.
    • Good interpersonal skills are needed due to a high number of interdepartmental interactions.

    Sono-Tek is always interested in reviewing resumes from talented individuals for all of our departments – please send your resume and cover letter to info@sono-tek.com for consideration.

     

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