Job Description Job Description
Full Job Description
Preferred Utilities is a manufacturer and supplier of combustion and fuel oil systems with headquarters in Danbury CT. With over a hundred years as a family run business we offer made in the USA products in all areas of combustion and fuel oil systems.
We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer with experience in logic-based automation and rule development to support the optimization of our existing products, and the automation of CAD generation for custom-engineered projects using DriveWorks.
The ideal candidate will have mid- to senior-level experience in SolidWorks design, a solid understanding of sheet metal and piping system manufacturing. The successful candidate must be a strong logical thinker and problem solver, capable of developing clear, efficient rules to drive design automation. CAD automation will be implemented using DriveWorks software. This role will serve as the in-house expert and champion for DriveWorks-based automation initiatives.
What You Will Be Doing
Utilize SolidWorks to create 3D models and fabrication drawings.
Use DriveWorks to automate the creation of SolidWorks projects
Incorporate engineering calculations into DriveWorks
Work with our factory to improve manufacturing methods
Work with Combustion designers and Fuel Handling designers to improve CAD design methods
Basic Requirements
Able to work in-person in our Danbury, CT office.
Minimum of BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Design
Associates or similar in Mechanical Design with Logic Programming experience will be considered
Proficiency in DriveWorks is preferred
Proficiency in SolidWorks (parts, sheet-metal, assemblies, and drawings).
Some experience with DraftSight, AutoCAD, or similar 2D software
Experience in MS Excel rule and function-based automation
Attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Willing to learn new skills.
Ability to work efficiently with multiple engineering disciplines.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer
Ability to lift to 25 lbs
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Health savings account
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Quarterly bonus potential
Company Description With over 100 years of industry history to draw from, Preferred is uniquely positioned to partner with you to reduce your emissions and increase your efficiencies to meet the sustainability targets of the future. Our expertise ranges from fuel oil handling systems and components, boiler instrumentation and controllers, cutting-edge remote monitoring systems, low- and ultra low-NOx burners, renewable and bio-fuel burners, specialty combustion applications like waste fuel, and nuclear power plant outage reduction tools and components. Company Description With over 100 years of industry history to draw from, Preferred is uniquely positioned to partner with you to reduce your emissions and increase your efficiencies to meet the sustainability targets of the future. Our expertise ranges from fuel oil handling systems and components, boiler instrumentation and controllers, cutting-edge remote monitoring systems, low- and ultra low-NOx burners, renewable and bio-fuel burners, specialty combustion applications like waste fuel, and nuclear power plant outage reduction tools and components.
