Job Summary
- Performs engineering duties in designing & releasing automation & assembly equipment using Solidworks software
General Accountabilities
- Designs automation, tooling, and assembly machines
- Uses customer quoted specifications and internal written line ups, and integrates these inputs into a viable machine design
- Responsible for integrating general and specific design guidelines established from past experience as well as using the integration of standard TA Systems components and assemblies in the designs
- Creates concept and final drawings using Solidworks software
- Responsible for designing in durability to the machine; calculating loads, masses, rates etc. to a predictable machine performance
- Shows dimensions, angles, curvatures and relationships in drawings
- Utilizes knowledge of machine design practices to creatively address project challenges
- Selects materials and components to be used in the construction of equipment
- Creates detailed Bill of Material for engineering releases
- Responsible for keeping a job folder for the given project
- Responsible for issuing and revising drawings
- Reads and interprets technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
- Researches, designs, evaluates, and maintains mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements.
- Develops and tests models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
Job Qualifications
- At least 5 years' experience of direct field experience or equivalent
- Prior experience in machine design
- Prior experience in using Solidworks
Skills
- Solidworks design experience
- Machine design experience
- Working knowledge of pneumatics, as well as general knowledge of sensors & switches
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Time management
- Works well in a team environment
- Self-motivating
Working Conditions
- Work in Office
- This is not a remote position, being located in Michigan is essential