Mechanical Design Engineer (Manufacturing Automation)

Prolim is hiring for a Mechanical Designer- Manufacturing Automation for a leading client

Location: Benson, MN

Experience

• 5-10 years in mechanical design and engineering of industrial/manufacturing automation systems.

Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

Role Summary

Responsible for mechanical concept development, design, equipment selection, detailed engineering, supplier coordination, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of manufacturing automation equipment and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical concepts for manufacturing automation, robotic cells, assembly lines, material handling and SPMs.

• Prepare 2D/3D layouts, concept designs, detailed designs and manufacturing drawings.

Design:

• Machine frames and structures.

• Fixtures and tooling.

• Robot EOAT/grippers.

• Conveyors and transfer systems.

• Guarding and safety enclosures.

• Pneumatic mechanisms.

• Lifting/handling mechanisms.

• Pallet and material-handling systems.

• Perform mechanical calculations for load, torque, speed, power, cycle time and component sizing.

• Select mechanical and automation components such as:

• Motors and gearboxes.

• Linear guides.

• Bearings.

• Ball screws.

• Pneumatic cylinders.

• Grippers.

• Conveyors.

• Sensors and mechanical accessories.

• Prepare BOM, technical specifications, RFQs and vendor data sheets.

• Conduct design reviews, tolerance-stack reviews, interference checks and design-for-manufacturing/assembly reviews.

• Coordinate with electrical, controls, robotics and machine-vision engineers for complete system integration.

• Support suppliers during manufacturing, assembly and machine build.

• Participate in FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning.

• Troubleshoot mechanical problems during trial and production ramp-up.

• Support root-cause analysis for vibration, alignment, repeatability, wear, jamming and cycle-time issues.

• Ensure machine design considers operator access, maintainability, ergonomics, guarding and equipment safety.

• Prepare design documentation, BOMs, drawings, manuals and as-built documentation.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical automation design experience.

• 3D CAD: SolidWorks / Creo / CATIA / Autodesk Inventor or equivalent.

• AutoCAD or equivalent 2D drafting.

• GD&T and engineering drawings.

• Tolerance stack-up.

• Pneumatics and mechanical mechanisms.

• Conveyor and material-handling systems.

• Robot EOAT / fixture design.

• Motor, gearbox and actuator sizing.

• Machine structures and guarding.

• BOM preparation.

• Equipment/component selection.

• Design review and supplier coordination.

• FAT/SAT and commissioning support.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Robotic automation cells.

• Assembly automation.

• Pick-and-place systems.

• Palletizing/depalletizing.

• Conveyor systems.

• AGV/AMR interfacing stations.

• Packaging automation.

• Machine tending.

• Inspection stations.

• Warehouse/material-handling automation.

• Special Purpose Machines (SPMs).

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.