Designer, Mechanical Engineer

The Designer, Mechanical Engineer will be reporting directly to the Mechanical Engineering Manager. The Mechanical Engineer will be working with a team of professional, dynamic, and talented designers. Must possess a thorough knowledge and working background in automation manufacturing, with excellent design and communication skills.

Based on the project, you will be working in a team or independently on a project. They should be well organized, detail-oriented, a self-starter, a self-motivator, team player, and able to resolve issues, as well as manage time and prepare documents accurately.

Role and Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design of large and technically complex automation equipment
• FE Analysis (Ansys, Inventor)
• Actuator, Motor and Servo sizing
• Pneumatic circuit design and calculations
• Simulations
• Specific knowledge in automation of press automation (Feeders, Transfer Systems, Tooling etc.) is an asset.
• Delegate duties and coordinate the design process for a team of internal designers and external contractors as required.
• Communicate project concerns, project status, and design solutions with management, fellow staff, and clients.
• In coordination with Project Management, participates in presentations of the design to the client, and acquires client signoff on the design concept to proceed with detailing and manufacturing.
• Works cooperatively with clients, fellow employees, contractors, management, and suppliers.
• Create and maintain efficiency in the design process.
• Works in conjunction with the other members of the team, such as the electrical designer and the mechanical assembler/developer during all stages of machine design/build
• Create mechanical designs that are economical to produce, easy to assemble and simply maintained.
• Assists other designers with the mechanical design of larger systems.
• Review of all required part drawings, and machine build drawings (drafting) as required.
• Generates Bill of Materials (BOM) for both purchased parts and raw manufactured materials as required.
• Manages all assigned tasks in a neat and timely fashion while striving to maintain budgeted hours.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with computer software programs; Microsoft products, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Ansys, Inventor
• Ability to perform FEA
• Ability to size components, motors, servos etc.
• Automation experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines
• Demonstrate time management skills
• Design experience with 2D & 3D CAD design an asset
• Experience in robotic simulation and robotic solutions
• Uses logic and reasoning to offer solutions to problems