Manufacturing Automation Engineer -Mechanical

L&T Technology Services Ltd.; Benson (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LTTS US Branch in Benson, Minnesota, is hiring a Manufacturing Automation Engineer - Mechanical to lead concept development, design, and commissioning of manufacturing automation equipment.

You will coordinate with electrical, controls, robotics, and machine-vision teams, prepare BOMs and specifications, guide vendors, and support FAT/SAT during installation and ramp-up. A background in mechanical design for automation and strong 3D CAD skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/B.E./B.Tech in mechanical/mechatronics engineering
• 5–10 years in mechanical design of automation systems
• Experience with manufacturing drawings and BOMs

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical concepts for manufacturing automation, robotic cells, assembly lines, material handling and SPMs
• Prepare 2D/3D layouts, concept designs, detailed designs and manufacturing drawings
• Design: Machine frames and structures, Fixtures and tooling, Robot EOAT/grippers, Conveyors and transfer systems, Guarding and safety enclosures
• Perform mechanical calculations for load, torque, speed, power, cycle time and component sizing
• Select mechanical and automation components such as: Motors and gearboxes, Linear guides, Bearings, Ball screws, Pneumatic cylinders, Grippers, Conveyors, Sensors and mechanical accessories
• Prepare BOM, technical specifications, RFQs and vendor data sheets
• Conduct design reviews, tolerance-stack reviews, interference checks and design-for-manufacturing/assembly reviews
• Coordinate with electrical, controls, robotics and machine-vision engineers for complete system integration
• Support suppliers during manufacturing, assembly and machine build
• Participate in FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems during trial and production ramp-up
• Support root-cause analysis for vibration, alignment, repeatability, wear, jamming and cycle-time issues
• Ensure machine design considers operator access, maintainability, ergonomics, guarding and equipment safety
• Prepare design documentation, BOMs, drawings, manuals and as-built documentation

Skills

Strong mechanical automation design

GD&T

Tolerance stack-up

Machine frames and structures design

Robot EOAT design sizing

Education

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks/Creo/CATIA/Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD (2D drafting)

FAT/SAT/Commissioning support

Job description

Manufacturing Automation Engineer - Mechanical

LTTS US Branch

Benson, Minnesota

Job Description

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

Job Description: Manufacturing Automation Engineer - Mechanical

Experience

• 5-10 years in mechanical design and engineering of industrial/manufacturing automation systems.

Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering

Role Summary

Responsible for mechanical concept development, design, equipment selection, detailed engineering, supplier coordination, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of manufacturing automation equipment and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical concepts for manufacturing automation, robotic cells, assembly lines, material handling and SPMs.
• Prepare 2D/3D layouts, concept designs, detailed designs and manufacturing drawings.
• Design: Machine frames and structures Fixtures and tooling Robot EOAT/grippers Conveyors and transfer systems Guarding and safety enclosures Pneumatic mechanisms Lifting/handling mechanisms Pallet and material-handling systems
• Perform mechanical calculations for load, torque, speed, power, cycle time and component sizing.
• Select mechanical and automation components such as: Motors and gearboxes Linear guides Bearings Ball screws Pneumatic cylinders Grippers Conveyors Sensors and mechanical accessories
• Prepare BOM, technical specifications, RFQs and vendor data sheets.
• Conduct design reviews, tolerance-stack reviews, interference checks and design-for-manufacturing/assembly reviews.
• Coordinate with electrical, controls, robotics and machine-vision engineers for complete system integration.
• Support suppliers during manufacturing, assembly and machine build.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems during trial and production ramp-up.
• Support root-cause analysis for vibration, alignment, repeatability, wear, jamming and cycle-time issues.
• Ensure machine design considers operator access, maintainability, ergonomics, guarding and equipment safety.
• Prepare design documentation, BOMs, drawings, manuals and as-built documentation.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical automation design experience
• 3D CAD: SolidWorks / Creo / CATIA / Autodesk Inventor or equivalent
• AutoCAD or equivalent 2D drafting
• GD&T and engineering drawings
• Tolerance stack-up
• Pneumatics and mechanical mechanisms
• Conveyor and material-handling systems
• Robot EOAT / fixture design
• Motor, gearbox and actuator sizing
• Machine structures and guarding
• BOM preparation
• Equipment/component selection
• Design review and supplier coordination
• FAT/SAT and commissioning support

Preferred Experience

• Robotic automation cells
• Assembly automation
• Pick-and-place systems
• Palletizing/depalletizing
• Conveyor systems
• AGV/AMR interfacing stations
• Packaging automation
• Machine tending
• Inspection stations
• Warehouse/material-handling automation
• Special Purpose Machines (SPMs)

Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job Requirement

Skills: Mfg Automation engineer - Vision system