Designer, Mechanical Engineer

Linear Transfer Automation Inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Transfer Automation Inc. seeks a Designer, Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design of large automation equipment, size actuators, motors and servos, and design pneumatic circuits.

The role involves simulations, coordinating with internal designers and external contractors, and presenting designs to clients for sign-off. You will work closely with project management, other engineers, and suppliers to ensure designs are economical and easy to assemble, while maintaining schedule and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Ansys, Inventor.
• Ability to perform FEA.
• Ability to size components, motors and servos.
• Automation experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• 2D & 3D CAD design experience is a plus.
• Experience in robotic simulation and robotic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of large and complex automation equipment.
• Size actuators, motors and servos.
• Design pneumatic circuits and calculations.
• Perform simulations.
• Coordinate design process for internal designers and external contractors.
• Communicate project status and solutions to management and clients.
• Present designs to clients and obtain sign-off.
• Collaborate with clients, employees, contractors, management and suppliers.
• Maintain efficiency in the design process.
• Work with electrical designers and mechanical assembler/developer during all stages.
• Create economical and maintainable mechanical designs.
• Assist other designers with larger systems.
• Review drawings and BOMs.

Skills

Automation experience

Independent work

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Ansys

Inventor

FEA

Job description

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
• 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
• 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