Senior Mechanical Engineer - Automation
Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities:
- Design and enhance complex equipment layouts, subassemblies, and automation systems using SolidWorks CAD, prioritizing innovation and operational excellence.
- Lead project of varying scope, managing cross-functional teams, budgets and timelines from concept to completion.
- Collaborate with Process/Cost Engineers to optimize designs for cost, efficiency, and scalability, aligning technical precision with business goals.
- Ensure adherence to customer specifications and Axis standards, incorporating advanced methodologies to boost system performance.
- Conduct impactful technical design reviews, presenting clear and persuasive strategies to customers, executives, and teams to align goals and gain support.
- Build strong relationships with external vendors to ensure smooth project execution and resource coordination.
- Provide expert guidance during integration, testing, and validation, addressing complex issues with reliable solutions.
- Deliver on critical tasks assigned by the Mechanical Engineering Manager, upholding exceptional standards of quality, timeliness, and innovation.
- Drive continuous process improvements by analyzing metrics and customer feedback, enhancing efficiency and quality while promoting adaptability.
- Champion Our Operating Principles: You will be expected to actively embody and uphold our ten Operating Principles, which guide our every action and decision at Axis Automation. These principles are key to our culture and success.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in mechanical design and automation engineering.
- Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
- Comprehensive knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Extensive experience developing detailed design packages for automation equipment.
- Strong understanding of controls systems, manufacturing processes, and robotic integration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills to engage diverse audiences and lead discussions.
- Problem-Solving: Strategic, detail-oriented thinker with a track record of solving multifaceted engineering challenges.
- Leadership: Outstanding ability to lead diverse, high-performing teams and manage complex, enterprise-level projects.
- Mentorship: Develop junior engineers’ technical and professional growth.
- Salary: $90,000 - $115,000
- Why Axis:
- Comprehensive benefits package with eligibility immediately upon hire
- Opportunities for professional and technical growth
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
- Exposure to a wide variety of custom automation projects and industries
- Opportunity to work directly with customers and vendors
- Hands-on involvement throughout the full project lifecycle
- Opportunity to mentor and share technical knowledge with other engineers
- Minimum 5 years in mechanical design and automation engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
- Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
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