ATS Automation
Location
Cambridge, ON | Canada
Job description
SKILLS:
• A working knowledge of common machine shop techniques.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of drafting principles.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD and Solid Works.
• Must be capable of designing tooling from sketches or verbal concepts.
• Must be capable of working as part of a team.
• A thorough knowledge of the use of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• A thorough knowledge of the use of electrical devices (i.e. switches, load cells, LVDT’s, etc.).
• Must be capable of giving and taking direction.
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to conceptualize and create solutions for complex design requirements.
• Must have strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Able to independently complete all specific responsibilities with minimal supervision.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs.
• Analyzes engineering drawings, and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness etc. in the development of equipment, processes and products.
• Examines feasibility of using one or more machines to carry out sequential operations.
• Produces working drawings, detail drawings and bills of materials for equipment, sub-assemblies or product, using AutoCAD and Solid Works.
• Analyze designs and systems for compliance to applicable standards (i.e. OSHA, CE or customer specific)
• Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes, hardness, etc.
• Strictly follow CSA N285/NQA Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures
• Will liaise with customers and in-house technical and engineering staff.
• Will liaise with vendors for technical information and specifications.
• Communicates all requested design changes to their Mechanical Design Group Leader.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
• Adhere to all ISO procedures pertaining to the job responsibilities.
• Responsible for communicating progress on tasks to supervising designer.
• Will periodically assist with the Group Leader’s responsibilities during their absence.
• Will periodically supervise the mechanical design effort on a project level delegating tasks to a team of people.
• Organize documentation, including quotes, drawing registers, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, schedules, etc. on projects you are supervising.
• Review electrical requirements with respect to input and output devises with electrical designers.
• Review machine operations and machine sequences with programmers.
• Assist the fabricators, machinists, toolmaker and electricians in the debug, integration resolving problems and completion of systems.
• Determines tools, fixtures and equipment to be used in fabrication and assembly of mechanical components and complete assemblies.
• Select appropriate purchase component for mechanical assemblies and create requisitions with appropriate delivery dates.
Education:
• A post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering or equivalent.
Experience:
• A minimum of 10 years’ Mechanical Design experience with expertise within an Automation design environment (designs utilizing pneumatics, valves, servos, mechanisms, etc).
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