Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

About ATS Industrial Automation

With 40+ Years of experience bringing excellence to the automation field, ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. We leverage our experience by creating custom automation, repeat automation, and services in industries such as transportation, consumer products and
energy.

About the Role 

The role of the Junior Mechanical Design Engineer is to develop concepts and well-engineered mechanical designs for mechanisms used in automated assembly systems. Use CAD to produce layouts, parts, assemblies, detail drawings, and bill of materials. Work with other project team members to meet or exceed the Customer’s expectations regarding function, quality and schedule and extend effort and commitment to meet schedules. Adhere to all established procedures as defined by ATS Quality Procedures, Process Flows, Work Instructions, Safety Procedures, and the Employee Handbook.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop concepts and well-engineered mechanical designs for mechanisms used in automated assembly systems.

• Use SolidWorks to produce layout, assembly level and detail drawings, bills of materials and specifications. 

• Work with other project team members to meet or exceed the Customer’s expectations regarding function, quality and schedule and extend effort and commitment to meet schedules.
• Coordinate with other project team members to accomplish consistency in designs meeting the project goals as defined by the Lead Mechanical Designer, Mechanical Project Engineer, and the Project Manager.
• Analyze engineering sketches, specifications and related data and drawings to determine shape, dimensions, tolerances, type, hardness and machining properties of metal, and other design factors in the development of industrial manufacturing equipment, processes and products.

• Participate in design schedule development, review, and post project review meetings.
• Develop, recommend, and apply sound construction concepts to achieve design for cost effective manufacturability, field interchangeability, tolerance management, maintainability, and functionality.
• Produce assembly drawings and detail drawings to meet project schedule, and keep designs simple and cost-effective using existing company designs and commercially available items wherever practical.
• Update and revise drawings as required to meet functional requirements.

• Recognize and develop prototypes of high-risk mechanisms.
• Review vendor capability and advance order long lead-time material.
• Generate adjustment procedures and spare parts list for each mechanism as needed.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly during the build phase.
• Maintain proficiency with all industry and ATS standards, methods, and practices.

• Maintain proficiency with all software and computer techniques regularly used in mechanical design.
• Keep abreast of leading-edge technology. Keep informed of new products & mechanical design construction techniques.
• Assist with standardization of components and mechanisms.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Must have a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or an Engineering discipline OR having a high-level of experience can compensate for the absence of a 4-yr degree.

Experience:

• Must have at least 1-2 years of 3D design within Solidworks or another 3D CAD Software
• Must have prior experience within automated equipment, turn-key equipment, or strong mechanical design.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Visual Acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens.
• Hearing Ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.
• Working Conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional 
exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor

HEALTH, SAFETY, & ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) REQUIREMENTS:

• Work in compliance with divisional Health, Safety, and Environmental Procedures.
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are 
  controlled through Lockout-Tagout methods.
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts.
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device.
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned task.
• Attend all required Health, Safety, and Environmental training.
• Report any accidents/incidents.
• Assist in investigating any accidents/incidents.
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and 
  boisterous conduct.