5-7 years experience in Body Shop Tooling design for GM
Proficiency in Siemens Process Simulation Software
Strong knowledge of mechanical design for BIW systems
Ability to travel (5-20%) for project needs
Experience with CAD software for 3D model preparation
Responsibilities
Conduct feasibility studies and process engineering analyses
Define robotics and human operations in a simulated 3D environment
Select and position equipment like robots and conveyors
Validate tooling designs for feasibility checks
Create comprehensive 3D layouts for robotic simulations
Conduct reach studies and paths based on customer specifications
Simulate robot movements to optimize cycle time and validate processes
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive simulation technology
Collaborative environment with exposure to key stakeholders
Chance to enhance skills with leading simulation tools and robots
Potential for travel and project diversity
Ability to solve real-world engineering challenges in a major automotive firm
Full Job Description
Mechanical Designer for Process Simulation - GM (BIW Tooling Fixture)
Required Skills:
Process Simulate Designer / Operator for GM Body Shop Tooling of Body-In-White Assembly
Approximately 4 to 5+ years of experience and some type of formal simulation program
Ability to travel (5-20%) for project needs, may be required for technical support
Proficient in Siemens Process Simulation Software as an Operator/Designer
Strong understanding of Mechanical Design tooling fixture of BIW systems. Knowledge of auto assembly strategies (i.e. part flow within an assembly plant / body shop).
Main areas of responsibilities:
Feasibility study and process engineering
Define the Robotics and Human operation in the 3D environment.
Equipment selection (robots, conveyors, tool, etc.) & placement of equipment.
Tool validation to check feasibility.
Develop 3D layout for the robotic simulation.
Develop reach studies and paths with customer required spec/attributes.
Validate the cycle time of each station/line. Optimize robot programs and find solutions in case of cycle time issues.
Development of robot OLP's to verify reachability of all process and service position.
Develop robot programs using teach pendant of the major robot brands.
Download a complete offline robot program in native robot language.
Configure Robot Controller Simulation (RCS) in the simulation software.
Validate the cycle time defined in the cycle diagrams.
Generate a precise evaluation of the cycle time through a detailed cycle simulation.
Optimize weld distribution to improve the cycle time.
Apply robot signal logic with SW
Skills:
Interacting with stakeholder (Customers, System Engineer, project team) to get project input details.
Development according to customer prescribed documentation and specification.
Support reviews with customer.
Development of technical documentation for the projects executed.
Run Swept Volumes for Robot per customer requirements.
Verify the feasibility of solutions and processes. Find and solve issues before the manufacturing phase.
Knowledge & Skills:
Feasibility study
Line layout planning
Basics of robot application
Safety standards customer, OSHA, NIOSH
Good understanding of IO, transfer of information between Robot and PLC
Mechanical understanding of industrial equipment and machinery
Demonstrated ability to solve engineering problems.
Good understanding of robot program flow and basic programming theories and languages
Experience in at least one of the major 3D Modeling tools (NX, Catia, Solidworks, others...) and the ability to quickly self-learn any of the remaining.
Experience in at least one of the major 3D Simulation tools (Process Simulate, Delmia, RobCAD, others...) and the ability to quickly self-learn any of the remaining. Proficient with at least one or more of major product/brand (ABB, KUKA, Comau, Fanuc, Motoman, Kawasaki, other...).
May be required to retrieve backups from production robots and extract relevant information or upload programs to simulation tools with minimal support. Required to develop OLP programs from simulations and ensure that they work in actual robots with minimal support.
Hands on experience processing for at least one or more of the automation technology processes (Spot Welding, Arc Welding, Sealer/Dispense, Riveting, Palletization, Robotic Material, Handling, Paint...)
Ability to create well-written, concise technical reports discussing project results as well as create professional documents/videos from simulations that illustrate concepts.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint...) or equivalent tools for word processing, calculation, presentation
Behavioral Competencies:
Leadership and site support experience
Identifies and analyses information to make decisions and solve problems.
Software Required:
Process Simulate (Siemens) NX & AutoCAD Microsoft (Excel)
