Mechanical Designer Job at Spark Talent Acquisition in Rochester

Mechanical Designer-Solidworks experience

Contract to Hire

$30-45 an hour

 PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION: 

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Design & detailing of mechanical hardware as required for multiple system projects.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Create and/or receive 3D simulation data as part of the design line-up.
5. Work within hardware design/build project budgets.
6. Execute design tasks using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
7. Work as part of an execution team.
8. Assume lead design engineer role on assigned projects.
9. Maintain and track personal workload.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

1. SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
   1. Strong industrial automation knowledge, preferably robot automation systems.
   2. Strong knowledge of CNC fixture/work-holding and related equipment.
2. Strong mechanical/pneumatic design knowledge and techniques.
3. Strong computer skills with expert knowledge of computer aided design software and techniques.   2D AutoCAD and 3D SolidWorks preferred.
4. Strong problem solving skills.
5. Strong interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work as part of a team.
7. Must be organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
8. Strong written and oral skills.
9. 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.