Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

• The Machine Design Engineer is responsible for design and development of innovative material handling automation equipment.
• The Machine Design Engineer will be required to create design requirements and specifications for automated equipment including : concept sketches, system timing charts, functional design documentation (FDD), 3D models, fabrication and assembly drawings and BOMs.
• The Machine Design Engineer will calculate critical design parameters including : kinematic motion profiles, power requirements, component failure analysis and component life, deflection stress and strain.
• The Machine Design Engineer will develop prototype test procedures for in-house and field testing and oversee prototype testing.
• A hands-on approach is essential during the prototype development and testing phase, thus the Machine Design Engineer should be experienced with and willing to use hand tools.
• The Machine Design Engineer will remain involved through the prototype deployment process to provide support on technical issues, scope management, system commissioning and troubleshooting.

The Machine Design Engineer will conduct supplier research, participate in supplier selection and interface with suppliers to ensure delivery of materials and components as specified.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor"s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+) years of robotics or machine design experience.
• Experience with machine design of custom equipment and designing in SolidWorks, Inventor.
• A thorough understanding of mechanical engineering principles is required
• Must be adaptable to changing priorities
• Willingness to travel, typically 15%.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Must be a detailed self-starter able to design "new to industry" equipment with minimal guidance
• Research and apply new components and technologies
• Calculate static and dynamic loads and stresses
• Calculate kinematic motion profiles and create system timing charts
• Calculate stress, strain and deflection
• Calculate force and power requirements and apply pneumatic and electric actuators
• Calculate torque and power requirements and select appropriate electric motors
• Interpret engineering sketches, drawings and specifications.
• Troubleshooting : analyze situations, identify problems and develop effective solutions
• Use Inventor, SolidWorks or other 3D modelling software to design parts, parametric weldments and assemblies, as well as explode assembly drawings.
• Create manufacturing drawings for machining, fabrication and assembly operations, with appropriate tolerancing.
• Draft technical documentation to support sales, procurement, production, deployment and maintenance of new products
• Create plans and estimates for product development work
• Create test plans and specifications
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing to ensure all specifications are being met, including but not limited to pricing, delivery and technical requirements.
• Oversee and direct the assembly of prototypes and new products, and document issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional / multi-disciplined team
• Ability to work within deadlines; focus and perform work accurately
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively both in writing and verbally
• Application knowledge of pneumatic, vacuum and hydraulic components
• Application knowledge of AC motors & DC servo motors
• Basic knowledge of industrial (electrical) controls
• Finite element analysis experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of LEAN practices is a plus.
• Familiarity with a Stage Gate process for New Product Development is a plus

EOE / F / M / D / V