Design and develop manufacturing automation systems, assembly automation, machine integration, and process optimization solutions.
Design conveyor systems, material handling equipment, transfer mechanisms, and SPMs.
Develop pick-and-place systems using pneumatic, servo, and robotic technologies.
Design and integrate robotic automation for assembly, machine tending, packaging, inspection, and material handling.
Design jigs, fixtures, tooling, and inspection equipment for manufacturing and assembly processes.
Develop high-speed automation lines and select appropriate components.
Perform engineering calculations involving strength of materials, speed, horsepower, force, pressure, temperature, and other machine-design parameters.
Prepare working drawings, detail drawings, assemblies, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Select standard mechanical components such as LM Guides, servo motors, sensors, pneumatic components, and other purchased parts.
Evaluate designs for compliance with OSHA, CE, ISO, and customer-specific standards.
Review drawings for dimensions, materials, machining methods, finishes, hardness, and manufacturability.
Coordinate with customers, vendors, fabricators, machinists, toolmakers, electricians, programmers, and engineering teams.
Support machine debug, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
Review machine sequences and operations with controls/programming teams.
Provide technical guidance and periodically coordinate the work of a 10–12 member design team.
Communicate project progress, resource requirements, and estimated timelines to project/design management.
Assist with developing and maintaining mechanical design and department standards.
5–7 years of mechanical design/tool design experience
Bachelor''s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Manufacturing automation and machine design experience
Experience with high-speed automation line design
Experience with bowl feeder selection
Experience with conveyors and material handling equipment
Experience designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, and SPMs
Knowledge of pneumatic, servo, and robotic systems
Knowledge of sensor selection and electrical devices such as switches, load cells, and LVDTs
Knowledge of standard component selection, including LM Guides, servo motors, etc.
Strong understanding of mechanical design calculations and manufacturing processes
Ability to conceptualize and develop solutions for complex mechanical design requirements
Strong communication and team coordination skills