Sr Automation Mechanical Engineer

Your Job

The Senior Automation Engineer is based at the Molex Shanghai office, reports directly to Singapore Automation Design, and response for Singapore automation projects.

This role is responsible for designing, developing, qualifying, and implementing automated assembly equipment, jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing solutions that improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

What You Will Do

1. Design and Development of Semi-Automated and Fully Automated Machines and Fixtures

·Machine and fixture design: Design machines and fixtures from the Molex Shanghai office for Singapore projects.

·Engineering documentation: Prepare 3D models, drawings, BOMs, sequences, analyses, spare parts lists, and technical documents.

·Design review and technical support: Review designs, drawings, risks, and decisions with Singapore Automation Design before release.

·Qualification and production readiness: Travel to the Singapore plant to support machine assembly, integration, debugging, FAT, SAT, qualification, buy-off, training, handover, and production ramp-up.

·Technology improvement: Apply technologies that improve machine performance, capability, efficiency, and maintainability.

2. Singapore Cross-Functional Collaboration

·Design for manufacturability: Review product designs with Singapore teams for manufacturability and plant requirements.

·System integration: Collaborate with Singapore engineering and manufacturing teams on machine integration.

·Team alignment: Coordinate design deliverables with Singapore plant assembly and qualification.

3. Prototyping and Testing

·Prototype development: Prepare design validations from Shanghai and support prototype builds in Singapore when required.

·Performance improvement: Analyze test data, identify root causes, and refine designs to meet safety, quality, cycle-time, yield, OEE, and Cpk requirements.

4. Continuous Improvement

·Process optimization: Identify and implement improvements that enhance machine performance, reduce cost, shorten changeover, and increase operational efficiency.

·Technology awareness: Stay current with mechanical and automation technologies and best practices.

5. Documentation and Records

·Technical documentation: Prepare and maintain design specifications, calculations, risk assessments, test protocols, qualification reports, user manuals, and as-built documents.

·Project records: Maintain accurate records of engineering activities, open issues, technical decisions, changes, acceptance results, and project milestones.

6. Compliance and Safety

·Standards and policies: Ensure designs, equipment, and activities comply with applicable machine-safety standards, EHS requirements, regulations, and company policies.

·MBM principles: Apply the MBM philosophy and Guiding Principles in daily responsibilities.

·Safety requirements: Complete design risk reviews and verify that equipment safety requirements are closed before production release.

7. Technical Leadership

·Technical guidance: Guide project members assigned by Singapore Automation Design.

·Team development: Strengthen Singapore team capability in design, qualification, and problem-solving.

·Knowledge sharing: Apply and improve Singapore Automation Design standards, practices, and lessons learned.

8. Innovation

·Technology application: Explore and apply practical technologies in robotics, servo motion, vision, sensing, feeding, and digital manufacturing.

·Creative problem-solving: Encourage innovative thinking and practical problem-solving within the Singapore project team.

9. On-Site Technical Support

·Production support: Perform machine design work from the Molex Shanghai office and provide on-site support at the Singapore plant during machine assembly, debugging, qualification, buy-off, and ramp-up.

·Issue resolution: Troubleshoot and close mechanical and automation issues during Singapore plant assembly and qualification, coordinating required design changes with the Singapore team.

10. Vendor Management

·Supplier collaboration: Work with machine builders, component suppliers, and fabrication vendors assigned to Singapore automation projects from design clarification through equipment acceptance.

·Vendor evaluation: Evaluate and select vendors based on technical capability, quality, cost, reliability, delivery, and after-sales support.

11. Other Responsibilities

·Workload support: Support the Singapore Automation Design team and Singapore plant projects based on business priorities, as directed by the Singapore supervisor or manager.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Strong Siemens NX capability; SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience beneficial
• Precision mechanisms, tooling, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up
• Pneumatics, sensors, servo systems, and motion control
• feeding and material handling
• Machine safety, EHS risk assessment, and design reviews
• PFMEA / DFMEA / SPC / Cpk and structured root-cause analysis
• FAT / SAT, equipment qualification, buy-off, debugging, and ramp-up
• Working English for Singapore collaboration; Mandarin beneficial for office communication

• Project leadership, supplier management, technical documentation, and travel readiness

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.

What Will Put You Ahead

·Connector, electronics, precision assembly, or high-speed manufacturing experience preferred.

·Experience supporting automation projects from design through Singapore plant assembly, qualification, buy-off, and production ramp-up.

·Connector automation experience and independent on-site equipment troubleshooting.

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