Mechanical Engineer - Automation

JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.

Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military.

5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today. 

Job Summary:

As a Mechanical Engineer for JMA Wireless, you will lead mechanical design and system engineering for automation projects.  This position ensures reliable, cost effective, and on time delivery of projects that have the biggest ROI for JMA.  You will specialize in mechanical design, PFMEA, and risk assessment on all automation projects.

• Develop, implement, and maintain mechanical design concepts for all automation projects.
• Develop, and maintain mechanical models and drawings for use in complex automation projects (Solidworks, EPDM)
• Work with outside vendors to provide support services to supplement internal design capabilities.
• Anticipating and solving equipment problems in a timely manner.
• Identification of new process, new equipment, and equipment suppliers.
• Provide expert level support to manufacturing engineers, and technicians in investigation and troubleshooting line down situations
• Achieve cost reduction targets on our high volume Wireless/RF products without sacrificing product quality.
• Performs basic FEA simulations (Solidworks, Ansys)
• Conduct project design reviews.
• Testing mechanical properties to ensure quality and reliability.
• Develop PFMEA and Risk assessments to mitigate problems with system designs.
• Lead technicians during the mechanical build of equipment
• Work with Design Engineering team for development of new equipment, or upgrades to existing equipment.
• Coordinating with Maintenance or vendors for the installation, repair, upgrade, or removal of equipment to minimize impact to production.
• Assisting in the identification of new processes, new equipment, and equipment suppliers.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field, with 2-plus years of relevant experience in industrial automation, or manufacturing environments.
• OR associate degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field, with 5-plus years of relevant experience in industrial automation, or manufacturing environments.
• SolidWorks experience is a plus.
• EPDM experience is a plus.
• GD&T knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to be strongly tactical while driving a clear improvement strategy.
• Strong preference given to candidates with industrial automation background.
• Desire to learn new technologies and concepts.

At JMA, our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether you're looking for employee discounts, financial, legal and/or childcare resources and support, we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals, in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you.

At JMA, we don’t just accept differences — we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.