Sr Mechanical Engineer
Apply NowCompany: SoftWear Automation
Location: Austell, GA 30168
Description:
Softwear Automation is disrupting the $100B sewn products industry by reducing sewing labor costs via cutting-edge robotics.We are excited to be changing the textile & clothing manufacturing industry in a way that hasnt been seen since the Industrial Revolution and are in need of smart, passionate people to join our growing team!
As a senior mechanical engineer, your responsibilitieswillbetocontributetothe design and development of Sewbot technologies and workcell applications. Youwillbepartof a team of engineers and expectedtocontributetoyour teams projects in your areas of expertise.Atthe senior level, leadership opportunities may also be available down the road, but are not arequired.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Creation and refinement of complex mechanical components including documentation of design requirements, capabilities, sourcing, etc.
- Creation and refinement of technicalpartand assembly drawingstocapture design intent and document key aspects necessary for manufacture.
- Selection of mechanical and electrical components including documentation of performance requirements, sourcing, modifications, etc.
- Identification of design errors, omissions, and other deficiencieswithrecommended revisions and/or improvements.
- Preparation of cost estimates and written technical proposals.
- Creation and maintenance of a Bill of Materials formultipleprojects.
- Creation and refinement of system documentation such as operating and maintenance manuals, etc.
- Collaborationwithother engineers, technicians, and administrative personneltoaccomplish product andprojectgoals.
RequiredTechnical Skills:
- 5+yearsof 3D CAD modeling experience (SOLIDWORKSpreferred).
- 5+yearsof experience in industrial automation and/or robotics.
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining, and fabrication techniques.
- Extensive knowledge of industrial grade automation components (sensors, motors, etc.).
- 3+yearsof experience in reviewing engineering designs and data for approval.
- 3+yearsof experience inprojectplanning, budgeting, and task delegation.
Bonus Technical Skills:
- Machining or fabrication experience.
- PLC structured text programming experience. (TwinCAT, Codesys or similar platform)
- Robot arm programming experience. (Fanuc, Epson, etc.)
- Machine vision experience.
Business Skills:
- Complete task assignmentsworkingboth independently orwitha teamwithminimalsupervision.
- Effectively communicate ideas and concepts (in English both verbal and written form),tocustomers, peers, and team members.
- Managemultipletasks in parallel and accurately reflectstatusofon-goingworkand timelines.
- Take ownership of yourworkwithenthusiasm and pridetodeliver the best possible quality.
MinimumEducational and Experience Requirements:
- BachelorsDegreeor higher in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
- 5+yearsof related experience.