What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Southlake Automation?
Mechanical Engineer
Southlake Automation is seeking full-time Mechanical Engineers who are interested in experiencing a large variety of engineering applications in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Southlake Automation offers Mechanical Engineers a unique employment opportunity that allows for varied experiences in equipment design, equipment layout design, controls engineering and field commissioning. With a wide range of customers, engineers get the opportunity to see industrial equipment utilized in an array of different industries. These industries include automotive, chemical, consumer product, material handling and several others.
As a solutions provider, Mechanical Engineers are responsible for project management and execution. This includes the robotic cell design, control system design and field commissioning.
As a fast-growing systems integrator there is plenty of room for advancement. Choose a career path that fits your goals and talents. Whether your plan is to become a foremost technical expert, become a project team leader or branch into technical sales, Southlake Automation has a path for you.
Products and Engineering Services Offered by Southlake Automation:
- Robot Cell Design – Design safe robot cells that satisfy the customers’ needs
- End of Arm Tool Design – Provide end-of-arm tooling customized for each application
- Auxiliary Equipment Design – Design robot pedestals, mounting hardware, product handling equipment, & more
- Auxiliary Equipment Specification – Conveyor, pallet dispensers, fencing, stretch wrappers, etc.
- Field Service – Assist customers with troubleshooting down equipment situations
- Commissioning – Bring our design to full operation
- Turnkey Robotic Cell Design and Deployment – Packing, palletizing, machine tending, & more
Responsibilities:
- Mechanical design using 2D and 3D CAD.
- Manufacture components through in-house additive manufacturing (3D Printing).
- Supervise outsourced manufacturing of machined and fabricated components.
- Manage project scope from written specification and verbal description.
- Ensure robotic cell designs meet ANSI/RIA R15.06 safety standard.
- Program PLCs and operator interfaces from Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Automation Direct and Mitsubishi.
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues while commissioning systems.
- Communicate directly with customers regarding the status of projects.
- Manage multiple projects from concept through commissioning.
- Manage customer relationships.
- Prepare written scopes and material budgets for quotations.
Requirements:
- 0 to 10 years of experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, or related field of study.