Automation Engineer

About the position

In this role you will be responsible for designing and implementing new automation platforms to improve the throughput and quality of our production processes. You will also be involved in the assembly and qualification of custom automation platforms for use by operators, integration of automation platforms with OEM lab equipment, and maintaining and updating existing automation platforms. Additionally, you will work cross-functionally with our R&D team in order to generate requirements that solve real problems.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing new automation platforms to improve the throughput and quality of our production processes
• Assembly and qualification of custom automation platforms for use by operators
• Integration of automation platforms with OEM lab equipment
• Maintaining and updating existing automation platforms
• Working cross-functionally with our R&D team in order to generate requirements that solve real problems

Requirements

• 3+ years of mechanical design experience with a 3D parametric CAD platform
• Intimate familiarity with common mechanical components including servo and stepper motors, pneumatic actuators and cylinders, rotary and linear motion components, and extruded aluminum framing systems
• Advanced understanding of part fixturing and handling
• Working knowledge of common electrical components and electrical systems
• Working knowledge of software concepts including experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with common fabrication methods including 3-axis milling and turning
• Experience with embedded electrical systems including printed circuit board (PCB) design and embedded software development
• Experience with industrial robotics