Job DescriptionAs a key member of the Samuel Automation's Engineering team, you design custom automated manufacturing systems to meet our customers' manufacturing commitments. You are responsible for designing, selecting and integrating a broad spectrum of components and sub systems. Your specialties may include pneumatics, fluid dispensing systems, vibratory feeders, lasers, vision systems and motion systems.
What You'll Be Doing- Create custom automated equipment designs to contract specifications and applicable design standards while meeting material budget requirement
- Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs.
- Analyzes drawings, and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness etc. in the development of equipment, processes and products.
- Examine feasibility of using one or more machines to carry out sequential operations.
- Provide technical direction and support to Machine Builders and Technicians throughout the debugging phase
- Mentor junior designers
- Work with engineering and project managers to report status, raise issues, and assist where able.
- Participates in regular project status updates with project team and customers
You'll Be Great At- Solving practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Effectively presenting information to Samuel Automation employees and customers
- Working at advanced levels of design complexity
- Proficiently able to use SolidWorks and current office computer software
- Creatively visualizing in 3 dimensions, have a solid mechanical aptitude and thrive in an agile environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language
Level of Autonomy and Authority- Works without detailed supervision, but within clear guidelines, defined standards and specifications. Difficult, complex or unusual matters are referred to more senior authority
- May guide and monitor the work of other staff working on a project basis
- Provides input and makes recommendations to management in areas of improvement
Key Requirements - Post-Secondary education in Engineering, specializing in Mechanical Design or equivalent (BSME degree is preferred)
- 3-7 years' experience in solid modeling (Solidworks is preferred) in industrial automation with the proven ability to design and detail machined and fabricated parts to ANSI standards.
- May be required to travel to customer sites to assess requirements in person from time to time.
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About the TeamSamuel Automation specializes in seamlessly integrating modern automation solutions into existing manufacturing environments, developing systems for new production needs and enhancing workflows with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
We've helped improve safety, increase efficiency and reduce costs in a range of industries, including medical, automotive, manufacturing, consumer products and food and beverage, and we're adding more every day.
