The Designer, Mechanical Engineer will be reporting directly to the Mechanical Engineering Manager. The Mechanical Engineer will be working with a team of professional, dynamic, and talented designers. Must possess a thorough knowledge and working background in automation manufacturing, with excellent design and communication skills.
Based on the project, you will be working in a team or independently on a project. They should be well organized, detail-oriented, a self-starter, a self-motivator, team player, and able to resolve issues, as well as manage time and prepare documents accurately.
Role and Responsibilities
- Mechanical Design of large and technically complex automation equipment
- FE Analysis (Ansys, Inventor)
- Actuator, Motor and Servo sizing
- Pneumatic circuit design and calculations
- Simulations
- Specific knowledge in automation of press automation (Feeders, Transfer Systems, Tooling etc.) is an asset.
- Delegate duties and coordinate the design process for a team of internal designers and external contractors as required.
- Communicate project concerns, project status, and design solutions with management, fellow staff, and clients.
- In coordination with Project Management, participates in presentations of the design to the client, and acquires client signoff on the design concept to proceed with detailing and manufacturing.
- Works cooperatively with clients, fellow employees, contractors, management, and suppliers.
- Create and maintain efficiency in the design process.
- Works in conjunction with the other members of the team, such as the electrical designer and the mechanical assembler/developer during all stages of machine design/build
- Create mechanical designs that are economical to produce, easy to assemble and simply maintained.
- Assists other designers with the mechanical design of larger systems.
- Review of all required part drawings, and machine build drawings (drafting) as required.
- Generates Bill of Materials (BOM) for both purchased parts and raw manufactured materials as required.
- Manages all assigned tasks in a neat and timely fashion while striving to maintain budgeted hours.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with computer software programs; Microsoft products, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Ansys, Inventor
- Ability to perform FEA
- Ability to size components, motors, servos etc.
- Automation experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills and communication skills
- Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines
- Demonstrate time management skills
- Design experience with 2D & 3D CAD design an asset
- Experience in robotic simulation and robotic solutions
- Uses logic and reasoning to offer solutions to problems
