Lead Machine Design Engineer - Automated Systems

Lead Mechanical Machine Design Engineer for Automation Systems

Do you have a passion for designing innovative automated kitchen equipment for the most iconic brands in the restaurant industry? Reporting to the Senior Manager of Automation, this fast‑paced and hands‑on role will be responsible for mechanical design of automated equipment.

Plano, TX based (at R&D/prototyping lab within company HQ)

• Daily in‑person role
• Expecting M-F 40 hours per week in‑person at our labs
• OT optionally available, up to 5-10 hours per week is typical
• No travel expected
• This is a 6‑month contractor role. Although it is not guaranteed, there is potential this position will convert to a full‑time role.

• Design all the way from concept to release of a full automated system on your own
• Develop and then release BOMs, drawing/model packages, and general engineering documentation
• Perform root cause analysis and design then implement improvement/fixes during assembly or testing

• Strong automation & machine building design experience
• Experience doing automated machine design with at least 3+ years being the lead/sole/primary designer
• Minimum 5+ years Solidworks experience (will be a simple modeling test at interview)
• Automation design experience should include experience spec'ing and incorporating steppers & servo motors, all types of sensors, complex motion systems or robots, etc.
• Ability to calculate/estimate and then spec automation components to incorporate into designs
• Should also naturally have experience integrating designs with control/electrical systems
• Experience with design of any of the following areas would be valuable:
  Automated robotic cells, conveyance systems, Assembly stations, material handling, Automated machine design
• General machinery/automation/robotics safety and ergonomic design familiarity
• Experience with design compliance to FDA/NSF (food safety requirements) and/or ANSI/ISO (machinery safety requirements) is a plus!
• Fabrication & mfg. experience (DFM/DFA)
• MUST BE Hands‑on & interested to help build/prototype and test solutions too!
• Food/Kitchen Equipment or Food Processing Equipment design experience is a plus!

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