Mechanical Design Engineer

GLOBAL Automation Technologies, LLC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GLOBAL Automation Technologies, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Designer to support industrial robot automation projects by designing mechanical hardware, EOAT, fixturing, and system layouts. The ideal candidate has mid-to-senior tooling design experience and is proficient in Onshape or SolidWorks, with Onshape as the primary design platform.

You will lead design tasks, coordinate with vendors and teams, review drawings, and travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of mechanical design in an industrial automation environment.
• Experience designing robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), fixturing, and miscellaneous automation equipment.
• Proficiency in Onshape strongly preferred; SolidWorks candidates considered and must learn Onshape.
• 2D AutoCAD proficiency for layout tasks and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail mechanical hardware for automation system projects including system layouts and tooling.
• Execute EOAT design with emphasis on precision, functionality and manufacturability.
• Perform layout tasks using AutoCAD and Onshape; lead 3D CAD work in Onshape.
• Create/receive 3D simulation data as part of design lineup.
• Lead design engineer on assigned projects and manage workload across tasks.
• Attend meetings and support mechanical/electrical hardware integration.
• Lead vendor design reviews and schedule tasks.
• Manage drawing control and budget considerations.
• Travel to customer sites as needed.

Skills

EOAT Design

Robotics

3D CAD

Onshape

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Industrial Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Onshape

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The Mechanical Designer will support business execution requirements for industrial robot automation systems by designing and detailing mechanical hardware including pneumatics, hydraulics, robot end-of-arm tooling, fixturing, and system layouts. The ideal candidate has mid-to-senior level tooling design experience and is proficient in Onshape or SolidWorks, with a willingness to work in Onshape as the primary design platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and detail mechanical hardware for multiple automation system projects including system layouts, cable tray/wireway routing, mechanical tooling and fixtures, CNC fixtures, tooling accessories, and pneumatic/hydraulic devices and circuitry.
• Execute robot end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) design with an emphasis on precision, functionality, and manufacturability.
• Execute layout design tasks using AutoCAD and Onshape; execute equipment design tasks using Onshape as the primary 3D CAD platform.
• Create and/or receive 3D simulation data as part of the design lineup.
• Assume lead design engineer role on assigned projects; maintain and track personal workload across multiple concurrent tasks.
• Attend project team meetings, customer meetings, and design reviews; support mechanical and electrical hardware integration.
• Lead vendor design process and schedule design reviews.
• Manage scheduling of design tasks, redline drawing updates, and mechanical drawing file control.
• Work within hardware design and build project budgets.
• Reliable, consistent attendance required; occasional overnight travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum five years of related mechanical design experience in an industrial automation environment.
• Experience designing robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), fixturing, and miscellaneous automation equipment required.
• Strong mechanical and pneumatic design knowledge and techniques.
• Proficiency in Onshape strongly preferred; SolidWorks candidates considered — must be willing to learn and work in Onshape (training provided).
• 2D AutoCAD proficiency required; AutoCAD knowledge is a plus for layout tasks.
• Strong industrial automation knowledge, preferably in robot automation systems.
• Exposure to ISO 9001 and related quality systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively as part of a team.