Mechanical Tool Designer

Seeking a Mechanical Tool Designer with strong experience in manufacturing automation, machine design, tooling, material handling, and robotic automation. The ideal candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD and Solid Works and experienced in designing high-speed automation systems and mechanical components.

• Design and develop manufacturing automation systems, assembly automation, machine integration, and process optimization solutions.
• Design conveyor systems, material handling equipment, transfer mechanisms, and SPMs.
• Develop pick-and-place systems using pneumatic, servo, and robotic technologies.
• Design and integrate industrial robotic automation for assembly, machine tending, packaging, inspection, and material handling.
• Design jigs, fixtures, tooling, and mechanical assemblies for manufacturing, testing, and inspection.
• Strong knowledge of bowl feeder selection, high-speed automation line design, and sensor selection.
• Experience with standard components such as LM Guides, servo motors, and other mechanical components.
• Strong knowledge of electrical devices such as switches, load cells, LVDTs, etc.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Solid Works.
• Strong ability to conceptualize and develop solutions for complex mechanical design requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with onsite/offshore teams and manage a team of approximately 10–12 members.

• Perform engineering calculations related to strength of materials, speed, horsepower, temperature, pressure, and force.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine dimensions, materials, hardness, and other design requirements.
• Develop working drawings, detail drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using AutoCAD and Solid Works.
• Evaluate machine feasibility for sequential manufacturing operations.
• Review designs for compliance with applicable OSHA, CE, and customer-specific standards.
• Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, machining techniques, finishes, and hardness.
• Coordinate with customers, internal engineering teams, vendors, and technical staff.
• Support mechanical design activities and periodically supervise project-level design work.
• Coordinate with electrical designers and programmers regarding machine inputs/outputs, operations, and sequences.
• Assist fabricators, machinists, toolmakers, and electricians during debug, integration, troubleshooting, and system completion.
• Determine appropriate tools, fixtures, and equipment for fabrication and assembly.
• Select appropriate purchased components and prepare requisitions with required delivery dates.
• Review project requirements, drawings, test specifications, procedures, and equipment needs.
• Maintain project documentation, drawings, schedules, registers, correspondence, and related records.
• Communicate project progress, estimated timelines, and resource requirements.
• Follow applicable health, safety, and ISO procedures.
• Assist in developing mechanical design and department standards.