Intermediate Mechanical Automation Designer

MAJOR DUTIES

• Prepare Designs based on concepts prepared by Senior Designer or the Design Manager. 
• Prepare and present Design Reviews both internal and customer. 
• Check the work of other designers. 
• Prepare detail designs for shop. 
• Support the build of the tester in the shop as required.
• Mentor less experienced designers.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage project documentation, including quotes, cost sheets, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, schedules, etc. on projects you are leading.
• Design and detail parts and assemblies related to test and assembly automation equipment.
• Responsible for communicating time estimates and resource requirements on design tasks to the Manager of Mechanical Design and/or the Lead Designer and Project Managers.
• Review electrical requirements with electrical designers.
• Ensure that the flow of information (IO, Timing Charts, etc.) to the Controls Department is completed as required.
• Attend and present design reviews.
• 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.
• Drafts working drawings, detail drawings and bills of materials for equipment, subassemblies or product, using AutoCad or Solidworks.
• Determines tools, fixtures and equipment to be used in fabrication and assembly of components and complete assemblies.
• Provide assistance during the manufacture of parts, bench and floor assembly, debug and integration.
• Formalizes and updates drawing documentation.
• Check drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes, hardness, etc. 
• Liaison with customers and in-house technical and engineering staff.
• Liaison with vendors for technical information and specifications.
• Create drawings of existing tooling through the use of precision measuring devises such as verniers and micrometers.
• Adhere to the ISO Operating Procedures for the Mechanical Design and Fabrication departments.
• Ensures that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS code of business conduct. 
• Must understand the 5S principals and their importance.
• Maintain project schedule, making use of earned value system to track progress.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
   

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years’ design experience in custom automation & testing.
• Working knowledge of Solidworks, Autocad.