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The position focuses on mechanical machine design, from concept and 3D modeling through fabrication, assembly, debugging, validation, and production release.\nOur Team\nIs responsible for the mechanical development and implementation of automated manufacturing equipment. The engineer may recommend machine concepts, components, suppliers, and design changes, and identify technical or safety risks requiring correction before equipment release.\nWhat You Will Do\nDevelop machine concepts based on product, process, safety, quality, cycle-time, and production requirements. \nDesign automated machines, mechanisms, tooling, fixtures, nests, feeders, transfer systems, guarding, and changeover components using 3D CAD software. \nSelect and size mechanical, pneumatic, and motion components, including actuators, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and linear systems. \nPrepare 3D models, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials, tolerances, and technical specifications. \nApply GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM, safety, ergonomics, maintainability, and mistake-proofing principles. \nCoordinate component fabrication, procurement, machine assembly, installation, and mechanical adjustments. \nIntegrate mechanical designs with PLC controls, sensors, servomotors, robots, vision systems, pneumatics, and safety devices. \nParticipate in design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA, equipment risk assessments, debugging, validation, and production release. \nTroubleshoot mechanical and electromechanical problems and implement improvements in safety, quality, uptime, scrap, productivity, and reliability. \nManage assigned automation projects from concept through implementation, coordinating internal resources and suppliers. \nPrepare technical documentation, preventive maintenance recommendations, spare-parts lists, and training materials. \nSupport applicable company, quality, environmental, and EH&S management systems and perform other duties assigned by management. \nEnsure that the new product development process meets the PDP process requirements for each stage, drive corrective and preventive actions for all concerns related to the machinery and equipment manufacturing process through interaction with the various Molex engineering centers to obtain the information necessary for the development of the product/process. \nUnderstand, support and contribute to current MBM Philosophy, Six Sigma, EICC, ISO, IAFT and Environmental, and/or Health and Safety (EH&S) Management Systems by following stated policies and procedures. \nPerform other related duties as assigned by management. \nWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical, Mechatronics, Electromechanical, Automation Engineering, or a related field\nMinimum four years of experience designing, developing, or integrating automated manufacturing machinery, including experience from concept and 3D design through fabrication, debugging, and implementation\nAdvanced 3D CAD skills using SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or equivalent. \nStrong knowledge of machine design, mechanisms, tooling, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and tolerances. \nExperience preparing drawings, bills of materials, and technical specifications. \nExperience selecting mechanical, pneumatic, and motion-control components. \nKnowledge of DFM/DFA, machine safety, ergonomics, reliability, and maintainability. \nWorking knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, robotics, vision systems, servomotors, and pneumatics. \nExperience coordinating fabrication, assembly, debugging, and equipment installation. \nProject management, problem-solving, and technical communication skills. \nAdvanced English\nWhat Will Put You Ahead\nFive or more years of experience in automated equipment design. Experience in connector, terminal, cable, harness, electronics, automotive, or high-volume assembly processes is preferred.\nExperience with automated assembly, insertion, feeding, inspection, packaging, or material-handling equipment\nKnowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, SMED, and Early Equipment Management \nExperience working with machine shops, equipment builders, and automation suppliers\nAt Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. 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