Automation Designer - Mechanical

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
• 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.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc.

as related to machine and tool designs.

• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness etc. in the development of equipment, processes and products.
• Produce concepts, 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.
• Liaise with customers and in-house technical and engineering staff.
• Liaise with vendors for technical information and specifications.
• Communicate all requested design changes to the Project Lead or Team Lead.
• Responsible for communicating progress on tasks to the supervising designer.
• Formalize and update drawing documentation.
• Periodically supervise the mechanical design effort on a project level, delegating tasks to a team of people.
• Organize documentation, including quotes, project plan, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, schedules, etc. on projects you are supervising.
• Responsible for communicating time estimates and resource requirements on design tasks to the Team Lead or Project Lead
• Review electrical requirements with respect to input and output devices with electrical designers.
• Review machine operations and machine sequences with programmers.
• Assist the fabricators, machinists, toolmakers and electricians in the debug, integration resolving problems and completion of systems.
• Determine tools, fixtures and equipment to be used in fabrication and assembly of mechanical components and complete assemblies.
• Select appropriate purchased components for mechanical assemblies and create requisitions with appropriate delivery dates.
• Examine project instructions and drawings to determine test specifications
• Periodically oversees co-op students and Junior Designers on various projects.

Qualifications

Education :

A post secondary diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Experience :

A minimum of 3 years of mechanical design experience

Join the Winning Team at ATS Automation, a great place to automate your future! Take your place among the best in the business, and grow your career with the Life Sciences division at ATS Automation.

Join an environment where a passion for innovation is combined with an uncompromised commitment to quality.

We attract some of the most talented and motivated individuals from a range of fields, with our global offering and growth opportunities as we expand on a global scale.

Why Join ATS?

• Be a part of a global organization that is a leader in its industry
• Subsidized breakfast and lunch daily; free gourmet beverages - coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Plus, Treat Day is every other week!
• Monthly In-Chair Massage clinic on-site with a Registered Massage Therapist
• Ability to participate in a variety of charitable events
• Social Club that offers BBQs and other social events throughout the year
• Work with other bright, talented people and discover opportunities for professional growth
• And much more!

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability.

We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.