Senior Automation Designer- Mechanical

Skills

• A working knowledge of common machine shop techniques.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of drafting principles.
• Must be proficient in SolidWorks.
• Must be capable of designing tooling from sketches or verbal concepts.
• Must be capable of working as part of a team.
• A thorough knowledge of the use of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• A thorough knowledge of the use of electrical devices (i.e. switches, load cells, LVDT’s, etc.).
• Must be capable of giving and taking direction.
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to conceptualize and create solutions for complex design requirements.
• Must have strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Able to independently complete all specific responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs.
• Analyzes engineering drawings, and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness etc. in the development of equipment, processes and products.
• Examines feasibility of using one or more machines to carry out sequential operations.
• Produces working drawings, detail drawings and bills of materials for equipment, sub-assemblies or product, using SolidWorks.
• Analyze designs and systems for compliance to applicable standards (i.e. OSHA, CE or customer specific)
• Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes, hardness, etc. 
• Provide design support related to construction of CSA B51 and CSA N285.0 pressure boundary components within the ATS Certificate of Authorization as required.
• Strictly follow CSA N285/NQA Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures
• Will liaise with customers and in-house technical and engineering staff.
• Will liaise with vendors for technical information and specifications.
• Communicates all requested design changes to their Mechanical Design Team Lead or respective manager. 
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
• Adhere to all ISO procedures pertaining to the job responsibilities.
• Responsible for communicating progress on tasks to supervising designer.
• Will periodically assist with the Group Leader’s responsibilities during their absence.
• Will periodically supervise the mechanical design effort on a project level delegating tasks to a team of people.
• Organize documentation, including quotes, drawing registers, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, schedules, etc. on projects you are supervising.
• Responsible for communicating time estimates and resource requirements on design tasks to the Director, Mechanical Design and Project managers.
• Assist the Applications group on proposals and estimating mechanical design labour hours.
• Review electrical requirements with respect to input and output devises with electrical designers.
• Review machine operations and machine sequences with programmers.
• Assist the fabricators, machinists, toolmaker and electricians in the debug, integration resolving problems and completion of systems.
• Determines tools, fixtures and equipment to be used in fabrication and assembly of mechanical components and complete assemblies.
• Select appropriate purchase component for mechanical assemblies and create requisitions with appropriate delivery dates.
• Examines project instructions and drawings to determine test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment and problems involved in designing, changing or re-arranging materials.
• Will assist in developing design and department standards.
• May assist implementing or achieving corporate objectives. (i.e. new developments, policies, etc.)
• Periodically oversees Co-op students, Junior and Intermediate Designers on various projects.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications

Education:

• A post secondary diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years’ Mechanical Design experience.