Lead Mechanical Designer
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Duties
- Lead mechanical design efforts for automation systems.
- Utilize SolidWorks CAD to develop and manage 3D models and large assemblies.
- Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to drive projects from concept to completion.
- Provide onsite support and mentorship, assisting with assembly, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
Required Competencies
3D design and detail experience using SolidWorks CADAble to work independently to create unique concepts and designs
Understanding of tolerancing and its impact on functionality and cost
Ability to build, organize and manage large assemblies within the SolidWorks environment while maintaining software stability
Practical knowledge of and experience in toolroom, fabrication, and assembly processes
Knowledge of materials properties to support material selection and treatment
Experience integrating commercially available mechanical devices into designs (Robots, pneumatics, servos, conveyors, etc.) with a basic understanding of controls integration and automation.
Experience in designing various work cells (robotics, testing, etc.).
Communication and collaborative skillsAbility to communicate clearly with clients to understand requirements
Interface directly with clients, vendors, and internal resources to drive engineering designs from concept through build and installation.
Provide technical support during onsite mechanical assembly, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities, including travel as needed
Train and lead others in mechanical engineering and designProvide direction on industry methods to achieve project requirements
Evaluation of designs for functionality, manufacturability, and practicality
Evaluation of drawings for proper tolerancing
Develop detailed technical prints and review them for accuracy to ensure precision and minimize errors during the manufacturing process.
Desired Competencies & Opportunities for Growth
Sales Experience Estimating assembly, fabrication, and tooling components Estimating engineering hours for design and development
Estimating assembly, fabrication, and tooling components
Estimating engineering hours for design and development
Generating conceptual designs and sales concepts based on client requirements
Develop and refine RoviSys engineering standards
Understanding of mechanical safety requirements in industrial automation
Experience designing pedestals, robot stands, custom mounting and End of Arm Tools.
Able to identify value add industry partners for tooling, fabrication, assembly, and engineering support
Project management experience
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or significant working experience in industry.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a full time mechanical designer.
Local or willing to relocate near our HQ office in Aurora, Ohio
About RoviSys
Provides industrial automation, process control, and system integration services.
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