SPM Design Engineer

• Design and develop Special Purpose Machines (SPM), automation equipment, and custom machinery based on customer requirements.
• Develop 3D models, machine assemblies, layouts, and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Prepare 2D fabrication and manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD.
• Create detailed part drawings, assembly drawings, exploded views, and BOMs.
• Develop machine concepts considering functionality, manufacturability, assembly, maintenance, safety, and cost.
• Design jigs, fixtures, tooling, grippers, conveyors, nests, and mechanical mechanisms.
• Perform mechanism design and motion analysis for automated machine applications.
• Select appropriate mechanical components such as bearings, linear guides, shafts, couplings, gearboxes, pneumatic cylinders, motors, and actuators.
• Prepare and maintain BOMs, component specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, fits, clearances, and tolerance stack-up in mechanical designs.
• Coordinate with Production, Manufacturing, Electrical, Automation, Quality, Purchase, and Vendors during project execution.
• Work with automation engineers for integration of PLC, sensors, pneumatic systems, servo motors, VFDs, and other automation components.
• Support machine assembly, testing, debugging, trials, installation, and commissioning.
• Identify and resolve mechanical design issues during machine build and production trials.
• Modify designs based on trial results, customer feedback, and manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors for machining, fabrication, sheet-metal work, bought-out components, and special components.
• Optimize machine designs for cycle time, productivity, reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure proper drawing revision and document control.
• Support FAT, SAT, customer trials, and final machine handover.

Required Technical Skills

Strong Skills

• SolidWorks 3D Modelling & Assembly
• AutoCAD 2D Drafting & Manufacturing Drawings
• Mechanical Machine Design
• SPM / Automation Machine Design
• Jigs & Fixtures
• Mechanism Design
• GD&T & Tolerance Stack-up
• BOM & Engineering Documentation

Good To Have

• Pneumatics & Hydraulics
• Sensors & Actuators
• Servo / VFD
• PLC & Industrial Automation basics
• Machine safety

Qualification

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma Mechanical / Mechatronics / Production Engineering Experience 2 8 years of relevant experience in:

SPM Design | Special Purpose Machines | Industrial Automation | Machine Design | Automation Equipment | Jigs & Fixtures | Automotive / Auto Components