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.
Must have a valid passport and driver’s license, as well as the ability to travel to customer sites both locally and internationally
Must be available to travel (less than 10% of the time)
