Automation Systems Designer - Mechanical

at  Stackpole International

Are you looking to apply your skills with a company that has a long track record of growth and success? Stackpole International designs and delivers solutions for customers around the globe. We combine world-leading expertise in fluid power systems and powder metal technology with world-class product and process engineering to solve our customers’ must difficult challenges. We have earned their trust by honoring our commitments.
About Us
Stackpole International designs and delivers innovative, highly engineered fluid power systems and powder metal technology solutions for customers across the globe. As a proud part of the Johnson Electric Group, a corporate citizen, and an employer with a global reach, we strive for integrity in all we do. Our strength stems from a culture designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people— flourish. We are a team united in our drive to make customers successful, attract and empower others, reach higher, be sustainable, lead by example, and excel in the execution of practical solutions. We offer the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, competitive pay and benefits, and continuous improvement of our processes and products.
Job Description
Come Innovate Motion With Us!
As an Intermediate Mechanical Designer, your core efforts will be in analyzing, concepting and designing production automation solutions. Continuous development of innovative and advanced solutions will see engineering talents put to practical use as we empower our staff to try new ideas and put them to the test. Our projects vary in scope from simple material handling, fully automated product inspection cells, to complete pump assembly lines. Knowledge of a full range of motion methods (electrical, pneumatic) is essential, along with Design for Manufacture/Maintenance understanding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mechanical design of robot and assembly systems, production gauges and error proofs, assembly jigs, equipment automation
• Analyze engineering drawings, and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness etc. in the development of equipment, processes and products.
• Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to project designs.
• Analyze designs and systems for compliance to applicable standards (ex. Machine safety, GAA and/or customer specific)
• Review electrical requirements with respect to input and output devises with electrical designers.
• Review machine operations and machine sequences with project team.
• Select appropriate purchase component for mechanical assemblies and create requisitions with appropriate delivery dates.
• Produce working drawings, detail drawings and bills of materials for equipment, sub-assemblies and Main assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes, hardness, etc.
• Assist the manufacturing team by resolving any issues during build, debug and integration of projects.
• Communicate with customers and in-house technical and engineering staff as well as with vendors for technical information and specifications.
• Communicate requested design changes to GAA team or respective manager.
• Responsible for communicating time estimates, resource requirements, and progress on design tasks to Design Manager and to the Program Manager
• Periodic supervision of the mechanical design effort on a project level delegating tasks to a team of people.
• Organize documentation, including quotes, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, schedules, etc. on projects.
• Assist on proposals and estimating mechanical design labour hours.
• Will assist in developing design and department standards.
• Periodically oversee Co-op students and Junior Designers on various projects.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
• Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Education And / or Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in special purpose equipment and/or automation design
• Experience with robotic cells and assembly systems an asset
• Must be proficient in SolidWorks
• Working knowledge of common machine shop techniques an asset.
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to conceptualize and create concepts and solutions for complex design requirements, sometimes from sketches or verbal concepts.
• A thorough knowledge of the use of pneumatic systems, also electrical devices (i.e. switches, load cells, LVDT’s, etc.) is essential
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be capable of giving and taking direction.
• Must be capable of working as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, at all levels of the organization in a professional manner is essential.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation

What we offer:

• Top-industry compensation and benefits package
• A unique opportunity to develop professionally; innovate & create
• Independent and interesting role where you contribute to driving business success

Accommodation is available upon request for all applicants pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and Stackpole’s Accessibility for Ontarians Policy. If an applicant requests accommodation, Stackpole will consult with the applicant and provide or arrange for the provision of a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

• Mechanical design of robot and assembly systems, production gauges and error proofs, assembly jigs, equipment automation
• Analyze engineering drawings, and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness etc. in the development of equipment, processes and products.
• Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to project designs.
• Analyze designs and systems for compliance to applicable standards (ex. Machine safety, GAA and/or customer specific)
• Review electrical requirements with respect to input and output devises with electrical designers.
• Review machine operations and machine sequences with project team.
• Select appropriate purchase component for mechanical assemblies and create requisitions with appropriate delivery dates.
• Produce working drawings, detail drawings and bills of materials for equipment, sub-assemblies and Main assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes, hardness, etc.
• Assist the manufacturing team by resolving any issues during build, debug and integration of projects.
• Communicate with customers and in-house technical and engineering staff as well as with vendors for technical information and specifications.
• Communicate requested design changes to GAA team or respective manager.
• Responsible for communicating time estimates, resource requirements, and progress on design tasks to Design Manager and to the Program Manager
• Periodic supervision of the mechanical design effort on a project level delegating tasks to a team of people.
• Organize documentation, including quotes, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, schedules, etc. on projects.
• Assist on proposals and estimating mechanical design labour hours.
• Will assist in developing design and department standards.
• Periodically oversee Co-op students and Junior Designers on various projects.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
• Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as required