Design Engineer

For consideration please send resume to: vicky@aspen-search.us

Our client, an OEM of factory automation, robotic and CNC products, is seeking a Design Engineer for a long-term contract (to possible hire) position that is based out of their facility in the Auburn Hills area.  Pay up to $50/hour based on experience.

PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION:  This position exists in support of the business execution requirements of the Powertrain Systems Group (PSG). This position requires a candidate to execute tasks pertaining to the design of mechanical (including pneumatics & hydraulics) hardware for industrial robot systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design & detailing of mechanical hardware as required for multiple system projects.
• Tasks include the design and detailing of: System layouts, cable-tray/wire-way routing, mechanical tooling & fixtures (robot & fixed mounted), CNC fixtures, tooling and accessories, and pneumatic/hydraulic devices & circuitry, etc.
• Design administrative duties include: Attendance at project team meetings, customer meetings, and design reviews, support of mechanical and electrical hardware integration, scheduling of multiple design tasks, redline drawing updates and mechanical drawing file control.
• Create and/or receive 3D simulation data as part of the design line-up.
• Work within hardware design/build project budgets.
• Execute design tasks using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Work as part of an execution team.
• Assume lead design engineer role on assigned projects.
• Maintain and track personal workload.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong industrial automation knowledge, preferably robot automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of CNC fixture/work-holding and related equipment.
• Strong mechanical/pneumatic design knowledge and techniques.
• Strong computer skills with expert knowledge of computer aided design software and techniques.  2D AutoCAD and 3D SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and oral skills.
• Exposure to ISO-9001 and related quality systems.

Experience/Education: 

• Bachelor Degree (or equivalent education) in a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five years of related design experience.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and SolidWorks.