Design Engineer – Robotic Gripping

At Piab Group we improve our customers' productivity, sustainability and safety through evolving industrial automation and have done so since 1951.

We believe in an automated world where no resources are wasted, and no humans are injured.

With annual sales of ~3 billion SEK, more than 1200 employees and a global presence in more than 100 countries, we help our customers improve their operations for the better on a daily basis.

Since 2018, Piab Group has been owned by Patricia Industries, part of Investor AB.

Evolving ourselves.

Evolving you.

Evolving automation.

What you will do

At Piab we work with smart tech by creating intelligent solutions, a more efficient production climate, as well as a safer workplace within the world of automation. We provide gripping skills to robots, intelligent flow to materials, and lifting power to humans. We want to improve today’s product and assembly for the better. This ambition is embedded into everything we do. It is in every idea, product, and interaction.

As a Design Engineer, you will design customized vacuum driven end of arm tooling detailed to fit customer specified systems. Joulin tools are designed to be durable, efficient, and handle a diverse array of products. As a manufacturing facility, a Design Engineer at Joulin should also work to understand the downstream processes required to bring a design to completion. This means members of the Design Team must learn both the capabilities and limitations of the equipment and their operators. In this role, you should be highly creative and detail-oriented.

You will

• Design, develop and test all aspects of mechanical components, equipment and machinery
• Utilize standard designs and componentry when feasible to ease manufacturing and maintain cost control.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to improve and design products
• Product development projects interfacing with customer and all internal departments
• Provide technical documents for customer (Bill of Materials, electrical and pneumatic schematics)
• Design, detail, and release finished component drawings related to material handling equipment (e.g. welded components, sheet metal fabrication, machining prints, etc.)

You will report directly to the Project Manager, Joulin, Vacuum Automation division, and the position is based in Hickory, NC. In this role, you will work closely with the Design Team and other departments central to the company as well as representatives of Piab.You are required to act accordingly to the Piab Code of Conduct and know and follow the Piab values, mission, and routines. This role also requires travel to both Piab and external parties’ global destinations when applicable.

We are looking for

• Self-motivated and results-oriented, committed, and determined to achieve goals
• Innovative and produces fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions
• Problem-solving and adaptability. Quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems. Comes up with sound and rational judgements
• Able to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Effective communication skills and able to work in a team
• Being aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities.
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience, and information to support and strengthen others on the team

Skills, Experience, and Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering – mechanical or electrical or related field
• 3 years of experience as mechanical Design Engineer
• 3D Modelling / CAD design software experience: Solid Edge or SolidWorks
• PLM systems and graphics editing tools (e.g. photoshop, CorelDRAW)
• Familiarity with design techniques (e.g. prototyping)
• Understanding of visual elements (layout, type, and fonts)
• Effective communication skills: verbal and written
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills
• Customer orientation

Evolving you

All employees at Piab have a strong hands-on mentality, exploring, sharing ideas, leading by example making those ideas a reality, and ultimately committing to our customers’ success. As the world of automation evolves, so does Piab.

Contact

Want to know more about this role and Piab? You are welcome to visit Piab career page at piab.com

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Type

Permanent

Disclaimer

Piab provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person