| Location | Benson, MN |
Job Title: Manufacturing Automation Engineer - Mechanical
Location: Benson, Minnesota
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Experience Level: 5 10 Years
Job Description
Experience
5-10 years in mechanical design and engineering of industrial/manufacturing automation systems.
Qualification
B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering
Role Summary
Responsible for mechanical concept development, design, equipment selection, detailed engineering, supplier coordination, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of manufacturing automation equipment and systems.
Key Responsibilities
Develop mechanical concepts for manufacturing automation, robotic cells, assembly lines, material handling and SPMs.
Prepare 2D/3D layouts, concept designs, detailed designs and manufacturing drawings.
Design:
Machine frames and structures
Fixtures and tooling
Robot EOAT/grippers
Conveyors and transfer systems
Guarding and safety enclosures
Pneumatic mechanisms
Lifting/handling mechanisms
Pallet and material-handling systems
Perform mechanical calculations for load, torque, speed, power, cycle time and component sizing.
Select mechanical and automation components such as:
Motors and gearboxes
Linear guides
Bearings
Ball screws
Pneumatic cylinders
Grippers
Conveyors
Sensors and mechanical accessories
Prepare BOM, technical specifications, RFQs and vendor data sheets.
Conduct design reviews, tolerance-stack reviews, interference checks and design-for-manufacturing/assembly reviews.
Coordinate with electrical, controls, robotics and machine-vision engineers for complete system integration.
Support suppliers during manufacturing, assembly and machine build.
Participate in FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning.
Troubleshoot mechanical problems during trial and production ramp-up.
Support root-cause analysis for vibration, alignment, repeatability, wear, jamming and cycle-time issues.
Ensure machine design considers operator access, maintainability, ergonomics, guarding and equipment safety.
Prepare design documentation, BOMs, drawings, manuals and as-built documentation.
Mandatory Technical Skills
Strong mechanical automation design experience
3D CAD: SolidWorks / Creo / CATIA / Autodesk Inventor or equivalent
AutoCAD or equivalent 2D drafting
GD&T and engineering drawings
Tolerance stack-up
Pneumatics and mechanical mechanisms
Conveyor and material-handling systems
Robot EOAT / fixture design
Motor, gearbox and actuator sizing
Machine structures and guarding
BOM preparation
Equipment/component selection
Design review and supplier coordination
FAT/SAT and commissioning support
Pay Scale-
Benefits
Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws