Cad Design Engineer

SEGULA Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies seeks an experienced design engineer to develop cobot cell and AMR layouts, integrating 3D CAD models with GD&T‑driven drawings. You will specify actuators and off‑the‑shelf components, ensuring manufacturability and assembly efficiency.

In this role, you will create detailed drawings, review vendor schematics, and collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to meet project goals and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Familiarity with automation, cobots and AMRs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D drawings from 3D CAD models and manage drafting per ASME Y14.5/ISO 1101.
• Design cobot cells and AMR layouts, selecting actuation methods and off‑the‑shelf components.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturing teams to resolve drawing and tolerance queries; support FAI/PPAP activities.

Skills

Cobot cell design

AMR integration

3D CAD proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Job Description / Technical Scope Of Work

• Perform structural sizing and select appropriate materials (steel, aluminum extrusion) for stability and load-bearing requirements; design for ease of installation, mobility (casters), height adjustability and maintenance access.
• Layout Design: Develop 2D/3D plant floor layouts integrating cobots, conveyors, fixtures, safety fencing and operator workstations.
• EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) Design: Design custom grippers, vacuum tooling and fixtures for cobot/robot end-effectors based on part geometry, weight and process requirements (pick-and-place, welding, dispensing, assembly).
• Select appropriate actuation methods (pneumatic, electric, vacuum) and off-the-shelf components (grippers, suction cups, sensors) from vendors (SMC, Festo, Schunk, OnRobot, etc.).

Drafting

• Create detailed 2D engineering drawings (part drawings, assembly drawings, sub-assembly drawings) from 3D CAD models.
• Ensure drawings follow drafting standards (ASME Y14.5, ISO 128, or company-specific drafting standards).
• Maintain drawing templates, standard parts libraries and title block formats.
• Release and manage drawing revisions through PLM/PDM systems (Teamcenter, AWC, NX, etc.).

Gd&t

• Apply GD&T symbols and callouts (flatness, straightness, position, concentricity, runout, profile, etc.) accurately on part drawings per ASME Y14.5 / ISO 1101 standards.
• Establish proper Datum Reference Frames (DRFs) and datum schemes based on part function and assembly requirements.
• Perform tolerance stack-up checks to validate GD&T callouts support fit, form and function.
• Review supplier/vendor drawings for GD&T correctness and compliance with design intent.
• Support tolerance allocation discussions with design and manufacturing teams to balance cost vs. precision.
• Cross-Functional Support: Work closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers and quality teams to ensure drawings reflect accurate design intent.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP documentation and inspection report reviews related to dimensional callouts.
• Participate in design reviews (DFM/DFA) to identify drafting or tolerancing issues before release.
• Coordinate with vendors/machine shops to clarify drawing requirements and resolve manufacturing queries.

Others

• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Creo, AutoCAD) for drawing creation.
• Solid understanding of ASME Y14.5 (or ISO 1101) GD&T standards.
• Knowledge of engineering drawing standards, tolerancing practices and datum structures.
• Ability to read and interpret complex assembly drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis (1D/2D/3D) (preferred).
• Exposure to PLM/PDM tools (Teamcenter, Windchill, SolidWorks PDM) (preferred).
• ASME GDTP (GD&T Professional) certification - Technologist or Senior level - is a plus (preferred).
• Familiarity with sheet metal, machined parts, or plastic injection molded part drafting (preferred).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, casting, sheet metal, injection molding) to support DFM-friendly drafting (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail, precision and cross-functional communication skills.

To provide Cobot Cell and AMR design engineering support, including 2D/3D layout development, mechanical system and fixture design, component integration, and the creation of manufacturing-ready drawings with accurate GD&T callouts, datum schemes, and tolerance allocations in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.