Mechanical Engineer

This position will be responsible for the mechanical design of robotic automation systems.

Essential Functions:

Design robotic automation projects within defined time frame and budget allowance by performing the following duties.

• Mechanical design of robotic automation cells to include component design and budget analysis, cell layout, robot size calculations (reach/payload/moments/duty-cycle), critical component FEA, 3D simulations, creation of CAD drawing packages and ERP system entry.
• Evaluate and minimize risks that could affect the success of the project related to design and corresponding integration with the Project Execution Team.
• Work with Electrical Engineering and Integration to develop safe systems and controls to meet current customer requirements as well as industry standards.
• Read and interpret technical project quotations and develop working plans and scopes of work with the Project Execution Team relative to mechanical design.
• Responsibility for maintaining and adhering to budget commitments regarding costing for both hours and materials required to finish the project.
• Ability to adhere to an agreed upon design schedule that fits the customer and company’s desired outcome
• Evaluation and selection of appropriate vendors for fabricated and purchased components that best fit the project goals to include pricing, quality and delivery requirements.
• Assist with preparation of proposals and quotations to represent realistic expectations of the capabilities and the profitability goals of Acieta.
• Lead and present engineering designs along with the Project Execution Team during internal and external meetings related to project progress updates.
• Work closely with the Project Execution Team to execute the design as intended though use of created documentation, visual aids and simulations.
• Assist with preparation of proposals and quotations for future projects when directed.
• Provide guidance and support to other engineers and designers as requested.
• Carry out other tasks, duties and assignments as requested by the General Manager.
• Adhere to the company’s safety policies to create a safe work environment for employees.

Education and/or Experience:

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.

Education and/or

Experience:

• A.A.S. in Mechanical Design and 7+ years of automation experience or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficiency in Solidworks PDM (Solidworks “Associate” certification minimum requirement, Solidworks “Professional” certification preferred)
• 7 + years of experience in designing systems that utilize many different pieces of equipment (7+ years of robotics or automation design experience preferred)

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write clear and thorough correspondence, instructions, memos, and meeting notes.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to vendors, clients, and other employees of the organization including managers and executives.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete or vague variables in complex situations.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Ability to interpret drawing and BOM information.
• Excellent telephone, face-to-face communication, and writing skills.
• Have a commitment to time schedules, organization, and teamwork.
• Excellent computer and proofreading skills.

Physical Requirements: 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 sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel…