Mechanical Design Engineer - Test & Automation
SKYWATER SEARCH PARTNERS INC
1 month ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
IntermediateJob location
Tech stack
Computer Vision
Autodesk Inventor
Automation of Tests
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Software Documentation
Computer Programming
SolidWorks (CAD)
LabView
Robotic Automation Software
SQL Databases
Systems Integration
Job description
- Design and develop automated assembly and test fixtures for electronic power control products
- Create mechanical designs for automation systems, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment
- Develop and maintain automated test procedures and system documentation
- Program and support automated test systems using LabVIEW and C#
- Integrate test systems with SQL databases for data tracking and workflow management
- Support automated optical inspection and vision system integration
- Design components including plastic injection molded parts for production systems
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve product flow, efficiency, and output
- Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with cross-functional engineering teams
- Create assembly documentation including exploded views, wiring sketches, and procedures
- Maintain engineering documentation, revisions, and change control
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- 4+ years of experience designing automated test or assembly systems in a manufacturing environment
- Experience programming automated systems using LabVIEW
- Experience programming with C#
- Experience interfacing with SQL databases and performing queries
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product flow, and automation systems
- Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and high-volume production environments
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor
- Experience with robotic automation systems (Preferred)
- Exposure to automated optical inspection or machine vision systems (Preferred)
- Experience designing fixtures and tooling for automated manufacturing lines (Preferred)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment
