Pneumatic/ Fluid Power Designer

Innovative Group of Companies • Barrie, Canada • 1d ago

Job Brief To design pneumatic and fluid power systems and schematics for automated assembly equipment using research techniques, combined with outside sources of information, to create and verify the design.

Responsibilities · Study quotation and customer specifications to determine the project requirements · Review machine concept, function and safety intent with Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, Controls and Mechanical Developers · Establish priorities by collaborating with Project Management and Project Team Leads as required · Design Fluid Power systems for projects Apply fluid power industry design standards to meet safety according to the applicable standards (CSA-Z142 Press Safety, CSA-Z432 Machine Safeguarding, CSA-Z434 Industrial Robots and Robot Systems) Design Air Prep Assemblies according to system size and requirements Confirm that proper control of circuits has been provided, ie: flow controls, P.O. check valves, exhaust / block center valves etc., Verify required design intent matches system architecture Complete air consumption calculations on individual circuits, stations and entire systems as necessary Review designs with Project Team Leads prior to release (Design/Mech/Elec). Assist with valve bank placement in project Designs Generate Fluid Power drawing packages Generate a complete Bill of Materials (BOM) for purchased components Assists downstream departments during the equipment build, observes and monitors how the build is progressing Completes “As Built” drawing updates on machinery prior to shipping, reviews those changes with the other departments as necessary Work with Technical Manual writer to ensure that proper drawings and documentation are available for project manuals prior to machine shipping Understand Innovative Automation Inc.’s scheduling and budget requirements, and apply personal management skills to meet required time and material allowances Communicate effectively with management, staff, and customers the status of current projects, project concerns, and possible solutions Keep abreast of new technologies and research new processes and methodologies Research and develop applications and use of products involved in a project. Research and development records are to be filed for future reference. Successes and failures to be recorded appropriately for the study of best practices Create and maintain efficiency in the design process, including to help build and maintain the Fluid Power design library. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the department Prioritize multiple projects utilizing time management with respect to all phases of a project Prepare and present customer projects in a professional manner Adhere to IAI’s ISO9001 quality policy and procedures Participate in 5s activities as required Occasional travel as required within North America Relationship Management · Work in conjunction with all Innovators in a respectful and inclusive manner · Develop and maintain positive relationships with all existing and prospective customers and suppliers

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge · Proficient in EPLAN with Fluid add on, AutoCAD LT, Edrawings · MS Office Software (Word, Excel) · Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts · Good understanding of pneumatics and fluid power engineering practices · Working knowledge and understanding of the following Safety Codes o CSA Z432_Safeguarding of Machinery o CSA Z142_Power Press Operation o CSA Z434_Robot Safety

Qualifications · Minimum Diploma in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or Equivalent Specialized Experience · Minimum 5 Years’ Work Experience Characteristics of an Innovator · Accountable · Passionate · Driven · Confident · Respectful · Good Problem Solver · Versatile

OHSA Responsibilities Workers have a general duty to protect their own health and safety and that of others around them. Workers must: · Work in compliance to the Act and Regulations · Use or wear any equipment, protective devices or clothing required by the employer · Not move or make ineffective any protective devices or clothing required by the employer · Report to the employer or supervisor any known hazards or missing or defective equipment or protective devices · Report any known violation of the Act or regulations to the employer or supervisor Workers should be proactive about health and safety. That means that workers must not only comply with the law, the employer’s policies and workplace procedures, but they should also make suggestions to improve health and safety. Workers may also bring health and safety concerns and suggestions directly to the Joint Health and Safety Representative (Members names are listed on the Health and Safety Bulletin Board).

Physical Demands This position may require periods of sitting, standing and frequent walking. It also requires the ability to handle attention to detail, tight deadlines, responsibility and accountability and the ability to multi-task. Requires use of a computer. Refer to Innovative Automation Summary of Physical Demands by Function.