Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Industrial Automation Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing mechanical systems for automated manufacturing (assembly and deco) in the consumer products industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design, a passion for innovation, and the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-disciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Work with your teammates to meet the project requirements within the project timeline

• Design and buildnew automated manufacturing systems from the ground up with a wide variety of robotics and electromechanical components, including 6-axis articulated robots, cartesian robots, pneumatics, sensors, servo systems, drive components, etc.
• Generate and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including technical specifications and assembly instructions.
• Create process design drawings, robotics production line planning and layout drawings.
• Create mechanical design drawings for custom production fixtures, machines, and robotic end of arm tooling.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes, considering cost, durability, and performance, and suitability for in-house fabrication (manual and CNC machining).
• Follow project through the fabrication phase, ensuring machine/fixture/tooling parts are made to specification and meet design requirements.
• Monitor and learn from real-world performance of automated production line over time. Analyse for robustness, consistency, wear-and-tear, cost-effectiveness etc.
• Investigate and resolve technical problems involving machine or system performance in production
• Research and developa new and innovative approach to design for automation (DfA) suitable for short product development times, high production line turnover, and a wide range of consumer products
• Work with vendors to develop Machine Vision Technology suitable for our use-case (part orienting, quality inspection and sorting, diverse product line, many entry points)

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in designing and building industrial part feeding systems, including part handling, manipulation, and orientation
• Familiar with prototyping and custom fabrication methods, such as CNC, mill, lathe, 3D printing, laser cutting etc.

Technical Skills

• Must beabsolutely proficient in AutoCAD 2D
• Basic proficiency in 3D solid modelling software (such as Solidworks, NX, Inventor), previous experience in a professional context preferred
• Read and understand (listening) English fluently in a professional context
• Any Chinese language skills are highly sought after, but not required;candidates without English fluency who can communicate in Chinese should apply

Other Attributes

• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good at time management
• Excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills