Designer, Mechanical Engineer

Linear Transfer Automation; Barrie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Transfer Automation in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking a Designer, Mechanical Engineer to join our automation-focused team. You will design and analyze large-scale equipment, perform FEA, size actuators and motors, and develop pneumatic circuits while coordinating with internal designers and external contractors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Ansys and Inventor, and strong communication skills to present designs to clients and manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Ansys, Inventor.
• Ability to perform FEA.
• Automation experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of large, complex automation equipment.
• FEA analysis using Ansys; validate designs.
• Size actuators, motors, and servos.
• Pneumatic circuit design and calculations.
• Coordinate design with internal designers and external contractors.
• Prepare BOMs and machine build drawings.
• Present designs to clients and obtain signoff.
• Work with project management to meet timelines.

Skills

FEA

Automation experience

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Ansys

Inventor

Job description

Designer, Mechanical Engineer

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.
• Other job duties as assigned.

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

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, M/F/D/V