Senior Mechanical Designer

DBSI SERVICES. INC; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation machinery manufacturing is seeking a Senior Automation Designer - Mechanical. This role involves designing complex automation systems, performing engineering calculations, and collaborating with a team to ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in AutoCAD and Solid Works, along with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of mechanical design principles.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Solid Works.
• Must demonstrate strong communication abilities.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of drafting principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations related to machine and tool designs.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications.
• Produce working drawings and detailed drawings using AutoCAD and Solid Works.

Skills

Machine shop techniques

Bowl feeder selection

High speed automation line design

Sensor selection

Material handling equipment

Drafting principles

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Solid Works

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Job Title: Senior Automation Designer - Mechanical

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

• A working knowledge of common machine shop techniques.
• Proficient in Bowl feeder selection
• Proficient in high speed automation line design
• Proficient in Sensor selection
• Proficient in Material handling equipments & SPM
• Proficient in stand part selection (like LM Guide, servo motors, etc.)
• Proficient in Material selection
• 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 and able to manage 15 offshore team
• A thorough knowledge of the use of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• 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.
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to conceptualize and create solutions for complex design requirements.
• Must have strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Able to independently complete all specific responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs.
• Analyzes engineering drawings, and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness etc. in the development of equipment, processes and products.
• Examines feasibility of using one or more machines to carry out sequential operations.
• Produces working drawings, detailed 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. Will liaise with customers and in-house technical and engineering staff.
• Will liaise with vendors for technical information and specifications.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
• Adhere to all ISO procedures pertaining to the job responsibilities.
• Responsible for communicating progress on tasks to supervising designers.
• Will periodically supervise the mechanical design effort on a project level delegating tasks to a team of people.
• Organize documentation, including quotes, drawing registers, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, schedules, etc. on projects you are supervising.
• Responsible for communicating time estimates and resource requirements on design tasks to the Director, Mechanical Design and Project managers. 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, toolmaker and electricians in the debug, integration resolving problems and completion of systems.
• Determines tools, fixtures and equipment to be used in fabrication and assembly of mechanical components and complete assemblies.
• Select appropriate purchase components for mechanical assemblies and create requisitions with appropriate delivery dates.
• Examines project instructions and drawings to determine test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment and problems involved in designing, changing or rearranging materials.
• Will assist in developing design and department standards.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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