Senior Mechanical Automation Designer

MAJOR DUTIES

• Investigate alternative design methods and improve existing methods based on direction from the Manager of Mechanical Design.
• Mentor less experienced designers.
• Prepare concepts and complete design work through the whole design process.
• Prepare and present internal and external design reviews.
• Check the work of other designers.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Assist in developing design and department standards.
•    Design and detail parts and assemblies related to test and assembly automation equipment.
•    Assist implementing or achieving corporate and department objectives (i.e. new developments, policies, etc.).
•    Lead the mechanical design effort on various projects delegating tasks to other Mechanical Designers.
•    Manage project documentation, including quotes, cost sheets, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, schedules, etc.
•    Responsible for communicating time estimates and resource requirements on design tasks to the Manager of Mechanical Design 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.
•    Provide assistance during the manufacture of parts, bench and floor assembly, debug and integration.
•    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 and Solid Works.
•    Determines tools, fixtures and equipment to be used in fabrication and assembly of components and complete assemblies.
•    Examines project instructions and drawings to determine test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment and problems involved in designing, changing or rearranging materials.
•    Formalizes and update 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 school diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Experience:
•    Minimum of 10 years of experience in custom automation and testing.
•    A working knowledge of Solidworks, Autocad.