Job Summary

As product design is becoming miniaturized and more sophisticated, the Automation Designer creates automated solution to assemble and test the company’s product in a high volume production environment. Integrating the latest technologies in order to deliver reliable, modular and scalable solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Identify automation opportunities working closely with design, manufacturing and process engineers to conceptualize solutions Manage the design, purchase, installation and validation of the Company’s custom automated solutions. Work closely with industrial controls engineer in order to ensure sensors and actuators selected can be integrated and meet project requirements. Design and implement error-proofed machine interface including poka-yoke and prioritizing operator safety Define standard solutions for sensors & actuators to minimize spare parts and reduce prototyping time. Design and fabricate POC for new custom applications in order to determine feasibility of solutions Document commissioning instructions in order to assemble/align/calibrate new systems Generate equipment/project requirements in order to capture the full design lifecycle of an equipment to be deployed in a highly regulated environment. Select materials to be used for each components in order to meet mechanical requirements Create detailed CAD models of components and equipment assembly using Solidworks Create detailed drawings with GD&T, exploded views and inspection dimensions Hold mechanical design reviews with core team in order to ensure compliance to requirements and move through development phase gates Select, size and integrate pneumatic systems in order to achieve reliable motion for high volume applications Incorporate design for safety, design for maintenance and design for manufacturing best practices Select, size and integrate electrical and electromechanical components such as servos, sensors, controllers, vision systems/sensors, robots, etc. Retrofit actuators and sensors on current deployed equipment to improve safety and reliability Support maintenance and sustaining teams in troubleshooting difficult equipment failures Participate in supplier and equipment buyoffs Own the designs from cradle to grave and be responsible for their technical success

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

 3+ years of experience of hands-on Automation design and commissioning Has demonstrated proficiency in Equipment design integrating multiple axis motion, electrical and pneumatic actuators and various type of analog and digital sensors. Has created CAD packages and detailed drawings. Experience with SolidWorks electrical preferred. Has demonstrated ability to complete multiple projects within time and budget Has demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well as an individual contributor Has demonstrated ability to communicate technically both orally and in writing With minimal supervision, demonstrated the ability to debug and solve practical problems

Preferred Qualifications

7+ years of experience as a hands-on Mechanical design Has Demonstrated excellence in equipment design and commissioning Has successfully deployed complex high volume production solutions Has demonstrated proficiency in GD&T and design best practices Basic experience with machine shop equipment, measuring tools & gages, hand tools, etc.

Education

Associate of Arts or Science degree in Electronic Engineering field highly desirable Certification in Solidworks or equivalent CAD Software is a plus Minimum 2 years on-the-job training is acceptable in lieu of formal educational degree

Compensation: The anticipated range for this position is $93,000 - $139,000.  Actual placement within the range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, and experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking.  Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required.  May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities.  Some local/ international travel is necessary (up to 20%), so the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver’s license and passport is required. 

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.