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As a Senior/Principal Manufacturing Automation Engineer on our team, you will contribute directly to advancing our mission to empower communities to become their own renewable energy provider. We are equipping a state of the art 500,000 sq/ft facility with a focus on automation. Our products and parts are large and heavy and you'll be responsible for optimizing how these materials move through our facility.
Job Responsibility:
Own hardware development through all stages: conceptualization, prototyping, testing, and production
Solve complex technical problems to meet product specifications, while balancing cost, complexity, and quality
Build, test, and analyze hardware systems using sensors, test equipment, and electromechanical components
Rapidly iterate on designs and analyses to guide product development direction
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, including poka-yoke techniques, to reduce part count, process complexity, and improve reliability
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external engineering partners to drive design decisions and execution
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, industry standards, and safety requirements
Work directly with the design team to build the automated process into the design
Plan and procure the equipment required to achieve the throughput targets
Program directly or work closely with a programer to ensure the output is successfully delivered
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in automation design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing or equivalent
Strong CAD proficiency, with hands-on experience in mechanical design tools
Proven ability to take full ownership of complex technical challenges and system-level designs
Demonstrated hands-on experience in prototyping, testing, and design validation
Proven track record and passion for designing robust mechatronic assemblies
Proactive, action-oriented approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
Must have the ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs
Must be capable of standing, bending, and executing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time
Ability to read, identify, observe and recognize details, color-coding and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings
Ability to don personal protective equipment
Ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings
Ability to communicate information so others can understand
Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required
Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring any employer sponsorship
Nice to have:
5+ years of hands-on experience with robotics
Proficient in SolidWorks and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)