IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview:

The Mechatronics engineer provides engineering support in the design, development, deployment, documentation, installation, validation and commissioning of industrial automation systems for material handling.

Work Environment: Onsite in Saline, MI

Pay range: $95,000 - $110,000

Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Identify, design, develop, and implement custom engineered solutions, including automation systems that are meeting or exceeding customer specifications and all industry and regulatory requirements. 
• Lead project teams, research requirements, present design options, and document results for project teams and engineering management.
• Responsible for designing automation systems, integrating mechanical systems with electronic systems.
• Lead the team (sales, engineering, applications, operations) to analyze client requirements, technical specifications, and project scopes to develop competitive proposals
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, including labor, materials, and production expenses
• Travel to customers to identify new opportunities and specify scope of active projects
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather pricing, technical details, and project feasibility insights.
• Generate CAD models, calculations, and possibly simulations to develop and communicate concept solutions, owning the concept development process with the customer from initial requirements through proposal alignment.
• Ensure all proposals are accurate, competitive, and aligned with business objectives.
• Responsible for the designing, developing, analyzing and testing of actuators, motors, power electronics
• Proficient in the use of analytical tools (FEA, DOE, stress/strain analysis etc) to design and problem solve products. Resultant solutions must meet all requirements for cost, performance, creative content, manufacturability, and be delivered to agreed timeframes.
• Applies advanced engineering judgment to problem solving in both design work and in productions issues.
• Researching and staying updated with the latest technological advancements in mechatronics and related fields.
• Lead the development/application of diagnostic tools to troubleshoot durability issues.
• Support hardware development and testing of devices. 
• Optimize and refine automation systems for quality and manufacturability.
• Establish and execute design verification test plans for embedded control software.
• Manage the organized release of official control software versions to meet program content and timing requirements
• Integrate Siemens/Allen Bradley PLC’s into the design of the overall system.
• Study the Image Stitching Software Techniques or patterns and support implementation in Inspection System design.
• Define electrical requirements and select appropriate technology for electrical devices
• Work with design team to develop sequence of operations
• Work with controls team to ensure device and system controllability and appropriate failure mode effects management 

Critical Competencies for Success:

•  Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
•  3+ years of experience in related field required, including post-graduate experience preferred
• Hands on experience troubleshooting linear actuators, PLC programming, and pneumatic systems a plus
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentations to customers, peers and executives. Writes and communicates technical reports. Solid technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.)
•  Competent complex problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
•  Effective design risk management using Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA).
•  Ability to operate effectively in the project team environment and communicate with Customers.
•  Working knowledge of standards and the ability to apply a complex set of standards into designs. Ability to quickly learn, interpret and apply new standards.
•  Complete understanding of component functions and testing requirements. Understands advanced manufacturing processes, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. 
•  Effective time management skills.
•  Development of intellectual property.
•  Proficient in Solidworks, Siemens NX, or other CAD software 

Physical & Work Environment Requirements 

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods 

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machine noise, coolants, and moving equipment. 

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs. 

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups 
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays 
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.  

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

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IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.