As the lead mechanical designer, the incumbent is tasked with carrying out 'Essential Responsibilities' with minimal direct supervision. The incumbent will oversee the complete mechanical design 'Scope of Work' for automation projects, starting from pre-sale concept and budgeting, through detailed design, and to final project implementation. Additionally, they will provide training, mentorship, and coaching to interns and junior-level Mechanical Design
Engineers.
Essential Responsibilities:
Pre/Post-Sale Team Roles:
Collaborate on developing feasible automation concepts.
Generate system design and layout concept drawings.
Prepare budgets for the mechanical 'Scope of Work', covering:
Design and detailing labor costs.
Costs of purchased and fabricated content.
Estimating assembly costs.
Mechanical/controls interfaces.
Gather pertinent facts and design performance criteria.
Define performance attributes (e.g., speed, space constraints).
Coordinate with controls engineers to integrate controls into designs.
Implementation Roles:
Coordinate/expedite delivery of purchased mechanical components.
Assist in the assembly of mechanical hardware and assemblies.
Troubleshoot performance issues.
Finalize 'as-built' documentation.
Support long-term resolution of field-service issues.
Provide on-site field service support as required.
Maintain division records and files orderly.
Assist, support, or perform other job functions within the department or other work areas as needed.