Responsible for design of automation machinery based on customer information, company and departmental standards, and supervisor and peer input. Responsible for ensuring that the design meets the customer’s expectations, is completed within the scheduled timeframe, and can be manufactured within the budgeted time and costs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following; other duties may be assigned.
Required to work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company Health and Safety and other Policies
Determine, understand and verify the function and mechanics of assigned projects
Review initial concept with sales, project manager, customer and supervisor, as required
Formulate machine design in CAD using simple, efficient and cost effective processes
Specify and obtain quotes for specialized purchased equipment
Source and qualify all purchased mechanical, sensing, pneumatic and hydraulic components
Compile Sequence of Operations, I/O List, Pneumatic BOM and Valve Bank Layout
Responsible for checking and releasing BOM to Purchasing
Work with assigned programmer to create working program
Respond to questions from machine shop and assembly during building of machine
Work with machine builder throughout the debugging phase
Review marked up drawings, and work with assigned detailer to update complete drawing package
Stores data (specifications, quotes, estimates, drawings etc.) according to Systematix’ standards
Mentor Junior level Mechanical Designers
Position Requirements: (Knowledge, Skill, Ability)
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
Ability to work at advanced levels of design complexity
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to proficiently use CAD and current office computer software
Must be creative, have a mechanical aptitude and think and visualize in 3 dimensions
Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and internal team members
Autonomy and Authority
Receive instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and methods of approach. Receive assistance on unusual problems. Work progress is under periodic review.
May be responsible for the design of a single station on a complex line or an entire standalone machine of a simpler nature.
May provide assistance to machine shop, assembly, junior designer and detailer with respect to the work being performed.
Regular supervision of others is not a normal part of this position.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
Technologist Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 3 years of Mechanical Design experience or equivalent
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