Sr Design Specialist

SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, assist project engineers and application engineers in the concepting, design and development of new and/or modified robotic system drawings/documentation. Prepare and analyze concepts, sketches and complete detail and layout drawings on a variety of complex automated systems. Work independently on the development of original designs or adaptations. Analyze concepts for feasibility, customer satisfaction, price/performance and quality issues. Work with outside suppliers to design, build, and/or test project specific products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Must be able to use multiple features of Yaskawa Motoman Epicor system including the Case Entry, Engineering Workbench, Purchasing and Planning modules such as Windchill.

- Determine customer needs from specifications and documentation for design requirements.

- Must follow ISO procedures as the job requires and provide feedback to improve our processes.

- Prepare or oversee the preparation of detailed and comprehensive layouts and generate bills of material. This can include electrical, mechanical or electro-mechanical.

- Evaluate component sizes, weights, tolerances and characteristics to meet customer design requirements and cost/performance objectives.

- Attend, originate and be responsible for internal and customer design review meetings as needed.

- Assist in the analysis of test results and suggestions from engineering meetings and implement the changes required.

- Identify and recommend improvements and incorporate necessary changes into robotic system designs.

- Prepare and approve complete and accurate production release drawings and complex assemblies of production equipment by AutoCAD, EPlan, and/or Solid Works.

- May sign off ECR's for acceptance/incorporation.

- Participate with project engineer, other departments, customers and vendors to analyze and resolve problems with existing robotic systems.

- Recommend or incorporate design changes as required.

- Provide sound design solutions to engineering sketches and customer needs and determine material.

- Obtain, accumulate, review and analyze technical data from various sources.

- Perform various related engineering duties to assure satisfactory fulfillment of

contract or project requirements.

- May guide, train and review the work of designers and drafting personnel and engineering co-ops.

- Responsible for drawing, designing and approving equipment assembly, electrical and/or pneumatic schematics.

- Must be proficient in 3D modeling and computer design simulation technologies (MotoSIM, FEA, DENEB, and SolidWorks).

- Must understand DFMA mechanical techniques and have strong understanding of manufacturing procedures and practices.

- Evaluate designs for compliance with industry standards.

- Must be able to consider quality issues and customer satisfaction in design projects, identify and respond to Q.A. issues.

- Travel is required on an infrequent basis. Must have a valid driver's license and full coverage automobile insurance.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

An Associates Degree and six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires machine/system design and AutoCAD drafting experience and expert in Solid Works skills.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to use computers for simulation, modeling, presentations, and CAD to supplement design and concepting efforts and have an understanding of manufacturing processes is desirable. Skill set may include 3D system integration or engineering practices. Must be team oriented.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read, comprehend and follow complicated verbal instructions. Understand and utilize the design manual and interpret for others. Requires good analytical skills with computer-aided design, and knowledge of geometric tolerance. Advanced mathematical concepts including 3D modeling, time studies, manufacturing analysis, production requirements, and others as required.

Work requires ingenuity to plan and implement tasks under minimal supervision, to examine advanced subjects, to use some independent judgment required to make decisions of an administrative nature.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk

or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; and use hands to finger,

handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to

walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Would anticipate approximately six hours per day at PC. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near

moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Duties may require the occasional use of/contact with/exposure to various hazardous materials (such as, but not limited to grease, oils, lubricants, paint, thinner, parts cleaner, etc.). Employees should have basic awareness of hazardous materials cautions. Those directly using the materials must have specific knowledge of material in use.

Motoman is an EEO employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans

Experience

Required

- Six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education

Required

- Associates or better in Mechanical Engineering

Behaviors

Required

- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Required

- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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