Mechanical Automation Engineer

Summary

The Mechanical Automation Engineer is responsible for conceptualizing, specifying, designing, ordering, and programming automation equipment with a focus on robotics. Also provides guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, technicians, and operations support staff. Capable of managing project plans, executing capital projects, and activities requiring multi-functional teams.

The Mechanical Automation Engineering position is part of the Production Engineering group that supports all areas of production and assembly in the factory. This includes sheet metal stamping, copper tubing, aluminum tubing, heat exchange coils, paint, plastics, material kitting, and assembly. The ideal candidate will have the necessary skills and have relevant experience with problem solving, collaboration, strong design skills and hands on mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop full equipment specifications and cost breakdowns for industrial automation equipment
• Design full automation cell layouts including, fixtures, robot tooling, pneumatics, sensors, etc. using 3D CAD software
• Create detailed CAD drawings for manufacturing
• Robot sizing, selection, simulation, and programming
• Develop and prototype new concepts for automation
• Analyze processes to optimize cycle times
• Machine/robot vision including 2D/3D inspection, guidance, and line tracking
• Implement equipment cells into a production environment
• Document equipment/tooling designs with appropriate bills of materials, cost analysis, and drawings
• Able to providing mentoring to junior engineers, technicians, and support staff
• Coordinate project work internally within the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget
• Develop suppliers for manufacturing equipment, create an environment of continuous improvement in equipment up time, efficiency, safety, and quality
• Create preventive maintenance plans that effectively maintains the equipment in optimal form without the need for short cutting the quality or machine capability
• Create detailed equipment manuals to document new processes and hand off to operations
• Perform other job duties as required by supervisor/manager

Nature & Scope

• Conceptualize, specify, design, order, and program automation equipment with a focus on robotics
• Manage projects that include cross-functional teams
• Providing mentoring to junior engineers, technicians, and support staff

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced experience in 3D CAD design, SOLIDWORKS preferred
• Skilled in industrial robot programming, FANUC preferred
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of manufacturing engineering theory, processes, and practice
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, compliance oriented and attention to detail
• Effective project management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to deliver the message to any level of the organization with clarity and preciseness required at each level
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills and ability to work with teams

Experience

• 10+ years in a production/manufacturing engineer role
• 5+ years of equipment design: Automation, HVAC equipment, automotive, or appliance industry preferred
• Preferred 2+ years of industrial robot programming experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related technical field preferred

People Management

• No

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person