Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

IMA Automation Malaysia; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IMA Automation Malaysia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Penang. You will design and build automated production equipment, applying your expertise across the full mechanical design lifecycle and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure seamless project execution.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, 8+ years of hands-on design experience in automation or robotics, and proficiency with CAD tools such as Inventor,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years hands-on mechanical design experience in automation or robotics.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Creo).
• Ability to design tooling from sketches or verbal concepts.
• Strong self-management and ability to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed concepts and drawings for automated production equipment.
• Collaborate with Controls, Software, Purchasing, Fabrication, Applications and Service.
• Perform technical calculations and cost assessments.
• Prepare BOMs and essential documentation.
• Assist production during final assembly stages to ensure quality.

Skills

Independent multi-project management

Robotics interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

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We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this key role, you will play a crucial part in designing and building automated production equipment tailored to meet our customers' specific needs. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will bring your expertise to all stages of mechanical design while collaborating with various departments to ensure seamless project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Drafting: Create detailed designs and concept for automated production equipment, ensuring they meet customer requirements and specifications.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with various teams, including Controls, Software, Purchasing, Fabrication, Applications, and Service, to provide expert guidance and ensure optimal system integration.
• Technical & Cost Calculations: Perform technical calculations and cost assessments to determine the feasibility and efficiency of designs.
• Documentation: Prepare technical drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM), and other essential documentation to support the production and assembly processes.
• Final Stage Support: Assist the production team during the final fine-tuning stages of machine assembly to ensure the highest quality and performance standards.

Job Qualifications:

• Possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or any related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, preferably in automation or robotics.
• Proficiency in CAD applications such as Autodesk Inventor , AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Creo.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical calculation tools, Geometric & Dimensional Tolerances, and forces.
• A deep passion for robotics and automation, with the ability to design tooling based on sketches or verbal concepts.
• Ability to work independently & be self-sufficient while managing multiple projects