Sr Engineer II, Automation Mechatronic

Job Summary:

As product design is becoming miniaturized and more sophisticated, the Engineer, Automation Mechatronic creates automated solution to assemble and test the company's product in a high volume production environment. Integrating the latest technologies in order to deliver reliable, modular and scalable solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify automation opportunities working closely with design, manufacturing and process engineers to conceptualize solutions;

• Manage the design, purchase, installation and validation of the Company's custom automated solutions;

• Work closely with industrial controls engineer in order to ensure sensors and actuators selected can be integrated and meet project requirements;

• Design and implement error-proofed machine interface including poka-yoke and prioritizing operator safety;

• Define standard solutions for sensors & actuators to minimize spare parts and reduce prototyping time;

• Design and fabricate POC for new custom applications in order to determine feasibility of solutions;

• Document commissioning instructions in order to assemble/align/calibrate new systems;

• Generate equipment/project requirements in order to capture the full design lifecycle of an equipment to be deployed in a highly regulated environment;

• Select materials to be used for each components in order to meet mechanical requirements;

• Create detailed CAD models of components and equipment assembly using Solidworks;

• Create detailed drawings with GD&T, exploded views and inspection dimensions;

• Hold mechanical design reviews with core team in order to ensure compliance to requirements and move through development phase gates;

• Select, size and integrate pneumatic systems in order to achieve reliable motion for high volume applications;

• Incorporate design for safety, design for maintenance and design for manufacturing best practices;

• Assist in risk assessments and implement safer solutions as per Safety standards like ANSI/ RIA15.06, OSHA;

• Select, size and integrate electrical and electromechanical components such as servos, sensors, controllers, vision systems/sensors, robots, etc.;

• Provide feedback and experience in equipment design reviews;

• Retrofit actuators and sensors on current deployed equipment to improve safety and reliability;

• Support maintenance and sustaining teams in troubleshooting difficult equipment failures;

• Participate in supplier and equipment buyoffs;

• Own the designs from cradle to grave and be responsible for their technical success.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a hands-on Automation design and commissioning or Robotics Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems

• Demonstrated proficiency in Mechatronic design integrating complex motion, electrical and pneumatic actuators and various type of analog and digital sensors

• Ability to create CAD packages and detailed drawings. Experience with SolidWorks electrical preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to design and deploy custom automation equipment in high volume production environment

• Demonstrated excellent understanding of equipment architecture, system integration and motion controls applied in a manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated ability to complete multiple projects within time and budget

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well as an individual contributor

• Demonstrated excellent conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving ability

• Demonstrated ability to communicate technically both orally and in writing

• Demonstrated ability to debug and solve practical problems with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience as a hands-on Mechatronic Engineer or Robotics Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems

• Has successfully applied in-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/ RIA15.06, OSHA) for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors and other high volume manufacturing equipment in designs

• Has Demonstrated excellence in equipment design and commissioning

• Has successfully deployed complex high volume production solutions

• Has demonstrated proficiency in GD&T and design best practices

• Has demonstrated ability to excel in a fast paced environment

• Basic experience with machine shop equipment, measuring tools & gages, hand tools, etc.

• Has created successful solutions in start-up environment, and scaled-up for production

Education:

BS/MS in Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent Engineering Degree - Mechanical Engineering.)