Hardware Designer – Mechanical Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Hardware Designer – Mechanical to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting production with the assembly and testing of systems;
- Working with external suppliers and fabrication shops to ensure our design and quality standards are met;
- Evaluating designs for failure modes and providing risk assessments;
- Supporting the on-site installation and commissioning of our equipment at our Customer’s facilities;
- Mentoring and supervision of interns, co-op students, and temporary labour;
- Developing next generation, smart imaging products, systems, and accessories that are safe and reliable;
- Analyzing designs for compliance to applicable design and safety standards;
- Sourcing reliable components that sensibly balance cost, performance, and schedule demands;
- Design of special tools and fixtures to facilitate reliable and consistent production quality;
- Innovating, prototyping, and finalizing detailed designs that meet technical, schedule, cost, and DFX requirements;
- Producing professional-grade documentation and drawings to support the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of our products and systems;
- Occasional travel may be required;
- Writing of technical specifications to support procurement. Work with suppliers to establish reasonable performance requirements;
- Some tasks may require lifting up to 30kg.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3+ years of experience designing precision mechanical components and reliable mechanical systems for automation applications;
- Experience with automation using microcontrollers and/or PLCs;
- Good knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and realistically achievable tolerances;
- Strong written and verbal communications skills with technical documentation experience;
- Recent experience designing automated production equipment;
- Additional electrical or mechatronics design knowledge and experience;
- Ability to thoroughly prove your designs through a sensible combination of analysis and testing;
- Proficient with Solidworks CAD and PDM software for modelling, design analysis, and creation of production drawings;
- Ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team;
- Food industry experience is a significant asset.