Designer

SUMMARY
Under general supervision, assist project engineers in the design and development of new and/or modified robotic drawings/documentation. Prepare sketches and complete detail and layout drawings on a variety of complex automated systems. Work with Project Engineers on the development of original designs or adaptations.

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

Must be able to use multiple features of Yaskawa Motoman ERP system including the Case Entry and Engineering Workbench modules in Epicor. Familiarity with Windchill is a plus.

Review customer specifications and documentation for design requirements.

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

Prepare detailed and comprehensive layouts and generate bills of material.

Evaluate component sizes, weights, tolerances and characteristics to meet design requirements and cost objectives.

Attend Design Review meetings.

Recommend improvements and incorporate necessary changes into robotic system designs.

Prepare complete and accurate production release drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, and/or EPlan.

Participate with project engineer to analyze and resolve problems with existing robotic systems.



Recommend design changes as required.

Obtain accumulate and review technical data from various sources.

Evaluate designs for compliance with industry standards.

Perform various related engineering duties to assure satisfactory fulfillment of
contract or project requirements.

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

Travel 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 two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires machine/system design and AutoCAD drafting experience, a working knowledge of SolidWorks and/or Solid Edge. Experience with EPlan is desired.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to use computers to supplement design 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 and drafting ISO standards. Requires good analytical skills with computer aided design and knowledge or geometric tolerancing.

Work requires ingenuity to plan and implement tasks under general supervision, to examine advanced subjects, to use some independent judgment required to make decision 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.


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