Automation Designer - Mechanical

Job Description
SKILLS:
· A working knowledge of common machine shop techniques.
· Must have a thorough knowledge of drafting principles.
· Must be proficient in AutoCAD and Solid Works.
· Must be capable of designing tooling from sketches or verbal concepts.
· Must be capable of working as part of a team.
· A thorough knowledge of the use of pneumatics
· A thorough knowledge of the use of electrical devices (i.e. switches, load cells, LVDT’s, etc.).
· Must be capable of giving and taking direction.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs.
· Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness etc. in the development of equipment, processes and products.
· Produce concepts, working drawings, detail drawings and bills of materials for equipment, sub-assemblies or product, using AutoCAD and Solid Works.
· Analyze designs and systems for compliance to applicable standards (i.e. OSHA, CE or customer specific).
· Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes, hardness, etc.
· Liaise with customers and in-house technical and engineering staff.
· Liaise with vendors for technical information and specifications.
· Communicate all requested design changes to the Project Lead or Team Lead.
· Responsible for communicating progress on tasks to the supervising designer.
· Formalize and update drawing documentation.
· Periodically supervise the mechanical design effort on a project level, delegating tasks to a team of people.
· Organize documentation, including quotes, project plan, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, schedules, etc. on projects you are supervising.
· Responsible for communicating time estimates and resource requirements on design tasks to the Team Lead or Project Lead
· Review electrical requirements with respect to input and output devices with electrical designers.
· Review machine operations and machine sequences with programmers.
· Assist the fabricators, machinists, toolmakers and electricians in the debug, integration resolving problems and completion of systems.
· Determine tools, fixtures and equipment to be used in fabrication and assembly of mechanical components and complete assemblies.
· Select appropriate purchased components for mechanical assemblies and create requisitions with appropriate delivery dates.
· Examine project instructions and drawings to determine test specifications
· Periodically oversees co-op students and Junior Designers on various projects.
Qualifications
Education:
· A post secondary diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering or equivalent.
Experience:
· A minimum of 3 years of mechanical design experience