Design Automation Specialist I

Knapheide; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Knapheide in Quincy, IL seeks a design automation engineer to set up start models and drawings for automation projects and create test specs to validate performance.

You will support teammates to meet project timelines, apply modeling best practices, capture data for models, and develop start models and drawings aligned with standards.

Qualifications

• AAS or BS M.E. degree with at least 2 years of product design experience.
• DriveWorksXpress Certification required.
• CSWA and CSWP plus sheetmetal/drawing tools certifications preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage pre-arranged work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Understand modeling best practices for design automation.
• Capture data required to drive a model/drawing.
• Create start models and drawings per established standards.
• Provide support to design automation teammates to meet project goals.
• Create specifications to validate projects work as expected.

Skills

Product knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Adaptability

Education

AS or BS ME

Tools

DriveWorksXpress

CSWA

CSWP

SheetMetal

Drawing tools

Job description

Position Overview

Set up start models / drawings to be utilized in the implementation of design automation projects. Create and execute test specifications to validate projects work as expected. Provide support to others on team for overall project timelines.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Understanding of modeling best practices for design automation
• Capture necessary data to be driven in a given model / drawing
• Creating start models and drawings in accordance with established best practices
• Provide support to design automation teammates to further overall project goals
• Create specifications to validate projects work as expected

Position Requirements

• In depth product knowledge for a given group of product families
• In depth knowledge of Knapheide Engineering design standards
• DriveWorksXpress Certification
• CSWA, CSWP, sheetmetal and drawing tools certifications
• AAS or BSME with at least 2 years of product design experience
• Verbal and written communication ability are essential
• Must have good analytical and decision-making skills
• Able to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently to pre-arranged work schedule
• Ability to change tasks as roadblocks arise

Physical/Mental Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of this Position:

Normal standing, bending, walking, lifting in an office environment. The ability to verbally communicate with individuals is essential.