Sr Mechatronics Engineer

Introduction

Do you love solving real world test, manufacturing and logistics problems at scale through the application of automated and robotic solutions?  Do you like to solve the most complex and large-scale manufacturing, assembly, test, and logistics challenges in the world today?  Do you want to lead, impact, and influence the development of how the future of work is done through automation-based technologies?  Would you like a career that gives you opportunities to help customers and users to unlock and enable new business models, build new services, provide new solutions, faster, and at lower cost?

Are you an Automation Engineer or have a strong background in automated systems deployed in high volume manufacturing environments? Want to work with an amazing team that consistently has a high bar for top-notch creative, technical, and engineering services on innovative projects for mid-large-size companies? Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? If yes, you will fit right in here at Fresh Automation.
 

Who We Are

At Fresh Automation, we are hyper focused on solving real world problems in novel ways that our customers face. We are a team of automation, manufacturing, robotics, test, and product development engineers who are defining and creating how the future of work is done to help solve common problems at scale, where automation is the right answer. Through our creative, technically minded driven spirit, we are on a mission to become the premier manufacturing and logistics automation integration partner in the world.  

Fresh Automation practice is part of Fresh Consulting, which is a design-led, hardware and software development engineering company, offering end-to-end services to help companies innovate. We bring together amazing UX designers, sophisticated developers, digital strategists, and engineers to help companies create fresh experiences that connect humans, systems, and machines. We have been growing fast and need someone to help us continue to manage the delivery of high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. See more at freshconsulting.com
 

What We Need

The Mechatronics Engineer will join a team of professionals designing and developing factory automation systems involving robotics, servo actuators, advanced sensors, and PC-based controls.  Under the direction of the team leader, the Mechatronics Engineer will perform the detailed mechanical design of system elements, design control systems and industrial control panels, and develop software to create continuous-flow automated assembly and fabrication systems. The Mechatronics Engineer will assist in the installation, validation, ramp-up and overall deployment of automated systems across our customer base.  

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy factory automation systems using robots, machine vision, advanced sensors, servo motors, pneumatics, and PC/PLC control system;
• Provide real-time customer support for existing systems;
• Participate in the installation, testing, validation, and production ramp-up of automated assembly and fabrication systems.
• Assist in the development of new production processes with emphasis on automated solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. 
• Coursework, or an advanced degree, in mechatronics.
• 5 years of experience designing complicated mechanical systems involving robotics, programmable devices, servo actuators, and advanced sensors. 
• Knowledge of standard shop processes such as machining and welding;
• Experience programming and debugging PC-based and PLC control systems.
• Experience designing panels to UL508
• Experience with high-speed servo applications and variable frequency drives. 
• Experience in commissioning and debugging automated systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate both internally and externally.

• Machine design and development specifically for factory automation and robotics.
  • 3D modeling techniques for large systems. 
  • Solidworks and PDM
  • ASME Y14.5-2018
  • Standard shop practices for custom components including CNC machining and welding.
  • Materials and finishes.
  • Tolerancing, stack-up analysis and fit per ISO 286
• Advanced programming languages for automation and robotics
  • .NET, C#, C, C++;
  • IEC 61131-3 – SFC, ST and LD
  • Robot programming languages (Epson, ABB, Fanuc or Yaskawa)
  • State machine concepts
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, actuators, and sensors
  • Servo motor sizing, control, and commissioning.
  • Sensor selection and commissioning.
  • Panel design per UL508
  • DC electronics
  • Circuit protection to 480V – 3-Phase
• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project & Visio

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