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This includes sheet metal stamping, copper tubing, aluminum tubing, heat exchange coils, paint, plastics, material kitting, and assembly. The ideal candidate will have the necessary skills and have relevant experience with problem solving, collaboration, strong design skills and hands on mechanical aptitude. The Mechanical Automation Engineer 3is responsible for conceptualizing, specifying, designing, ordering, and programming automation equipment with a focus on robotics. Also provides guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, technicians, and operations support staff. Capable of managing project plans, executing capital projects, and activities requiring multi-functional teams.\nPosition Responsibilities May Include:\nDevelop equipment specifications and cost breakdowns for industrial automation equipment. \nDesign automation cell layouts, fixtures, robot tooling, etc. using 3D CAD software. \nCreate detailed CAD drawings for manufacturing. \nRobot sizing, selection, simulation, and programming. \nDevelop and prototype new concepts for automation. \nAnalyze processes to optimize cycle times. \nImplement equipment cells into a production environment. \nProvide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians. \nDocument equipment/tooling designs with appropriate bills of materials, cost analysis, and drawings. \nCoordinate project work internally within the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget. \nDevelop suppliers for manufacturing equipment, create an environment of continuous improvement in equipment up time, efficiency, safety, and quality. \nManage own automation project schedule, budget, and identify needed resource. \nCreate preventive maintenance plans that effectively maintain the equipment in optimal form without the need for short cutting quality or machine capability. \nCreate detailed equipment manuals to document new processes and hand off to operations. \nAssist with training operations and maintenance on new automation equipment. \nPerform other job duties as required by supervisor/manager. \nNature & Scope:\nApplies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience \nManages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision \nCoaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals \nProblems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective on existing solutions\nKnowledge & Skills:\nExperienced in 3D CAD design (Experience with SOLIDWORKS preferred) \nExperience with industrial robots and basic programming (Experience with FANUC preferred) \nExperience in pneumatic and sensor component selection \nBasic understanding of electrical diagrams \nUnderstanding and knowledge of manufacturing engineering theory, processes, and practice \nEffective analytical and problem-solving skills, compliance oriented and attention to detail \nEffective project management skills \nEffective verbal and written communication skills to deliver the message to any level of the organization with clarity and preciseness required at each level \nStrong interpersonal & collaboration skills and ability to work with teams \nCompetency:\nExperience:\n6 plus years in a production/manufacturing engineer role \n3 plus years of 3D CAD design \n3 plus years of equipment design: Automation, HVAC equipment, automotive, or appliance industry preferred \n1 plus years working with industrial robots preferred \nEducation/Certification:\nBachelor’s Degree - Electronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering required\nPeople Management: No\nPhysical Requirements / Work Environment:\nMust be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. \nManufacturing environment with forklift traffic - various PPE required. \nMay have higher noise volume in areas - hearing protection required. \nRequires ability to stand for long periods up to 8 to 10 hrs. \nRepetitive movement, good eye/hand coordination, operation of hand tools, and power tools. \nJob requires standing, walking, stooping or bending, reaching, twisting and turning. \nMay be required to lift, carry, and/or move up to 50lbs. \nReports To: Mechanical Automation Engineering Manager\nThe Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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