Sr. Industrial Automation Engineer; Mechanical

Sam Analytic Solutions, LLC., seeks Sr. Industrial Automation Engineer (Mechanical) (Durham, NC) Duties:
Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance. Capture and specify the design requirements and the development and validation needed to deliver successful systems, products and components to meet/exceed the customer’s specifications. Work on development of electrical substation monitoring system using thermal vision and surveillance cameras integrated with AI tools.

Help integrate SCADA/Industrial Automation tools and solutions such as Smart City platform, Varid

X (varidx.io). Lead the team to create a range of 3D models for number of proposal/production and development systems, products, and components using CAD. Manage all design activities including Request for Quotations (RFQs), Design freeze / release, Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Design Verification/Product Validation (DV & PV) testing and Computer-aided engineering (CAE). Bring out intelligent products paradigm – the right mix of software, sensors and actuators along with conventional electromechanical components as part of new solutions and products to be developed.

Adopt mathematical modeling and engineering simulation early in the design. Present design, costs, changes and budgetary information effectively to senior board members and customers and provide regular progress updates. Liaise closely with all teams and vendors to fully understand design requirements Respond to Requests for Quotation (RFQs) from the Sales team. Create initial feasibility studies. Conceptualize new designs and design revisions.

Create detailed costed design blueprints. Provide support to production to improve lead times. Improve reliability performance to reduce or eliminate warrantable issues in the field. Deal with parts suppliers, involving Purchasing where necessary. Design in-line with international standards and legislation. 2D and 3D CAD to produce designs, drawings and models. Analyze issues to resolve issues, for example stresses, using tools such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).

Systems development including prototyping, testing and measurements. Drive forward product development, innovation and ‘think outside the box’ to generate engineering advantage for customers, thinking creatively to develop new/improved solutions. Identify and implement design improvements (functionality, cost, design for manufacture). Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required. Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.

Required:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering Design or Solid Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field plus 10 years of experience in the job offered or related engineering position.

• 10 years of experience with:
• NI Labview software development.
• At least one of the following NI data acquisition platforms: cRio, compact DAQ, PXI.
• Sound and vibration analysis, signal processing and signature analysis.
• Computer vision and AI tool development.
• Integrating various sensors and computing platforms to create integrated systems.
• Python, C++, Ansys FEA Software.
• 8 years of experience with Siemens PLC hardware and software platforms.
• 6 years of experience with Solid Works or equivalent CAD Software.

Hybrid role model position working 2 days in office and 3 days from within commuting distance of the office location. National travel required 10% of the time to attend trade shows to learn about new technology and solutions, or to the client site.

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