Design Engineer
Heitek Automation, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Heitek Automation, a SunSource company, is a leading provider of industrial automation components and integrated solutions. With decades of experience across industries including medical, life sciences, machine building, automotive, semiconductor, food & beverage, and water processing, we bring deep technical expertise to every project. Our commitment to exceptional service and innovative problem‑solving helps customers overcome their most complex automation challenges.
www.heitek.com
Position Overview
The role of the Design Engineer will be to collaborate on designs and develop application solutions for our customers through a consultative approach with our manufacturers’ engineering teams, our internal applications engineering team, as well as our customers’ engineers. With the vast array of automation solutions we provide, electro‑mechanical designs could range from control panel assembly layouts, electrical schematic generation, gearmotor configurations, to configuring pneumatic valve stacks. In addition, the core platform of the mechanical designs will be our aluminum extrusion product offering. Each level below builds upon technical and leadership skills to support the team’s overall success.
Reports to
Design Engineering Manager
Collaborates with
Materials Team, Sales Team, Engineering Team, Operations Team, Customers
Key Responsibilities
Routine Work
Assist with taking a system concept and/or quote and turning that into a fully designed system with a bill of materials, design drawings, and supporting detail
Effectively and efficiently use Solidworks, AutoCAD and EPLAN software packages to produce:
Control panel mechanical layouts
Electrical schematic designs
Assist in converting Solidworks, AutoCAD or EPLAN drawings for use on a Perforex enclosure modification machine
Assist with validating and verifying build specifications, and ensuring compliance with industry standards
Maintain product knowledge across existing mechanical, electrical, robotic, and motion control product families and manufacturers
Effectively and efficiently use Microsoft software (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and business software used by the company
Record and track project tasks, and perform effective project management; prioritizing and managing multiple assignments as needed
Outside the Department
Help resolve manufacturing issues as they arise by working closely with the production teams
Interface directly with customers to gather design information required to develop a solution that meets the customer’s requirements
Non‑Routine Work
Additional Tasks
Effectively and efficiently use Solidworks, AutoCAD, and quoter tools to generate:
Mechanical aluminum extrusion designs
Bills of materials
Project quotes
Provide timely and accurate responses to technical customer requests for quote
Assist in performing peer design reviews
Stretch / Change / Growth Tasks
UL 508a Qualified Manufacturer Technical Representative
Obtain a UL MTR Certification to be the local on‑site representative when UL compliance questions are generated by the production teams
Assist Inside Sales and Business Development Managers to develop the scope of work and initial bill of materials estimates for project quotes
This position will allow for developing sales and engineering aptitude, along with relationship building skills and vast experience in applications
Key Competencies & Skills
Hard Skills
Industry Knowledge
In‑depth knowledge of the automation industry, market trends, and competitors
Understanding the company’s products, services, and target market
Strategic Thinking - Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to:
Identify growth opportunities
Develop complex designs
Adapt to changing technologies
Results Oriented
Self‑motivated and driven to achieve results, with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
Resilient to changing priorities as customers’ needs fluctuate
Soft Skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Strong verbal and written communications, with the ability to thrive in a team environment.
Knowledge:
Familiarity designing in:
EPLAN (Preferred)
Solidworks
AutoCAD
Knowledge of electric circuits, with the ability to read and design electrical schematics
Familiarity with UL508a standards
Basic understanding of mechanical concepts, including:
Design for assembly (DFA)
Design for manufacturing (DFM)
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Experience
1+ years of experience in engineering or related field
We participate in E‑Verify.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí). Sun-Source | Privacy Policy #heitekassc
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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www.heitek.com
Position Overview
The role of the Design Engineer will be to collaborate on designs and develop application solutions for our customers through a consultative approach with our manufacturers’ engineering teams, our internal applications engineering team, as well as our customers’ engineers. With the vast array of automation solutions we provide, electro‑mechanical designs could range from control panel assembly layouts, electrical schematic generation, gearmotor configurations, to configuring pneumatic valve stacks. In addition, the core platform of the mechanical designs will be our aluminum extrusion product offering. Each level below builds upon technical and leadership skills to support the team’s overall success.
Reports to
Design Engineering Manager
Collaborates with
Materials Team, Sales Team, Engineering Team, Operations Team, Customers
Key Responsibilities
Routine Work
Assist with taking a system concept and/or quote and turning that into a fully designed system with a bill of materials, design drawings, and supporting detail
Effectively and efficiently use Solidworks, AutoCAD and EPLAN software packages to produce:
Control panel mechanical layouts
Electrical schematic designs
Assist in converting Solidworks, AutoCAD or EPLAN drawings for use on a Perforex enclosure modification machine
Assist with validating and verifying build specifications, and ensuring compliance with industry standards
Maintain product knowledge across existing mechanical, electrical, robotic, and motion control product families and manufacturers
Effectively and efficiently use Microsoft software (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and business software used by the company
Record and track project tasks, and perform effective project management; prioritizing and managing multiple assignments as needed
Outside the Department
Help resolve manufacturing issues as they arise by working closely with the production teams
Interface directly with customers to gather design information required to develop a solution that meets the customer’s requirements
Non‑Routine Work
Additional Tasks
Effectively and efficiently use Solidworks, AutoCAD, and quoter tools to generate:
Mechanical aluminum extrusion designs
Bills of materials
Project quotes
Provide timely and accurate responses to technical customer requests for quote
Assist in performing peer design reviews
Stretch / Change / Growth Tasks
UL 508a Qualified Manufacturer Technical Representative
Obtain a UL MTR Certification to be the local on‑site representative when UL compliance questions are generated by the production teams
Assist Inside Sales and Business Development Managers to develop the scope of work and initial bill of materials estimates for project quotes
This position will allow for developing sales and engineering aptitude, along with relationship building skills and vast experience in applications
Key Competencies & Skills
Hard Skills
Industry Knowledge
In‑depth knowledge of the automation industry, market trends, and competitors
Understanding the company’s products, services, and target market
Strategic Thinking - Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to:
Identify growth opportunities
Develop complex designs
Adapt to changing technologies
Results Oriented
Self‑motivated and driven to achieve results, with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
Resilient to changing priorities as customers’ needs fluctuate
Soft Skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Strong verbal and written communications, with the ability to thrive in a team environment.
Knowledge:
Familiarity designing in:
EPLAN (Preferred)
Solidworks
AutoCAD
Knowledge of electric circuits, with the ability to read and design electrical schematics
Familiarity with UL508a standards
Basic understanding of mechanical concepts, including:
Design for assembly (DFA)
Design for manufacturing (DFM)
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Experience
1+ years of experience in engineering or related field
We participate in E‑Verify.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí). Sun-Source | Privacy Policy #heitekassc
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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