Sr Design Specialist

Overview

SUMMARY
Under minimal supervision, assist project engineers and application engineers in the concepting, design and development of new and/or modified robotic system drawings/documentation. Prepare and analyze concepts, sketches and complete detail and layout drawings on a variety of complex automated systems. Work independently on the development of original designs or adaptations. Analyze concepts for feasibility, customer satisfaction, price/performance and quality issues. Work with outside suppliers to design, build, and/or test project specific products.

• Must be able to use multiple features of Yaskawa Motoman Epicor system including the Case Entry, Engineering Workbench, Purchasing and Planning modules such as Windchill.
• Determine customer needs from specifications and documentation for design requirements.
• Must follow ISO procedures as the job requires and provide feedback to improve our processes.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of detailed and comprehensive layouts and generate bills of material. This can include electrical, mechanical or electro-mechanical.
• Evaluate component sizes, weights, tolerances and characteristics to meet customer design requirements and cost/performance objectives.
• Attend, originate and be responsible for internal and customer design review meetings as needed.
• Assist in the analysis of test results and suggestions from engineering meetings and implement the changes required.
• Identify and recommend improvements and incorporate necessary changes into robotic system designs.
• Prepare and approve complete and accurate production release drawings and complex assemblies of production equipment by AutoCAD, EPlan, and/or Solid Works.
• May sign off ECRs for acceptance/incorporation.
• Participate with project engineer, other departments, customers and vendors to analyze and resolve problems with existing robotic systems.
• Recommend or incorporate design changes as required.
• Provide sound design solutions to engineering sketches and customer needs and determine material.
• Obtain, accumulate, review and analyze technical data from various sources.
• Perform various related engineering duties to assure satisfactory fulfillment of contract or project requirements.
• May guide, train and review the work of designers and drafting personnel and engineering co-ops.
• Responsible for drawing, designing and approving equipment assembly, electrical and/or pneumatic schematics.
• Must be proficient in 3D modeling and computer design simulation technologies (MotoSIM, FEA, DENEB, and Solid Works).
• Must understand DFMA mechanical techniques and have strong understanding of manufacturing procedures and practices.
• Evaluate designs for compliance with industry standards.
• Must be able to consider quality issues and customer satisfaction in design projects, identify and respond to Q.A. issues.
• Travel is required on an infrequent basis. Must have a valid driver's license and full coverage automobile insurance.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• An Associate's Degree and six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires machine/system design and AutoCAD drafting experience and expert in Solid Works skills.

• Ability to use computers for simulation, modeling, presentations, and CAD to supplement design and concepting efforts and have an understanding of manufacturing processes is desirable. Skill set may include 3D system integration or engineering practices. Must be team oriented.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read, comprehend and follow complicated verbal instructions. Understand and utilize the design manual and interpret for others. Requires good analytical skills with computer-aided design, and knowledge of geometric tolerance. Advanced mathematical concepts including 3D modeling, time studies, manufacturing analysis, production requirements, and others as required.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
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