Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:
Our client is a chassis supplier that designs and manufactures brake and suspension systems for the global transportation market.  They are seeking an engineer who has cross-discipline capabilities that includes element of Controls Engineering (maybe EE/CE degree) and elements of Mechanical Engineering in some combination of degree and experience that enables them to work with complex Assembly Equipment. The selected candidate would join their Brake Manufacturing Engineering Team in the greater Detroit area.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage and direct the design and implementation of the control systems portion (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, computers, and communications) of new and ongoing assembly machine projects – while possessing full understanding of the mechanical assembly components that are part of the assembly process.
    • Work closely with the system engineering staff of machine suppliers during machine design, build, debug, and qualification (both Controls and Mechanical interface).
    • Provide on-site controls & functional applications support at their facility during installation, startup, and final qualification of the machine(s).
    • Provide support for transferring machine documentation to the company on-site CE & ME staff.
  • Provide Assembly system support on new machine installations and machine modifications in global BWI facilities.  (can map controller logic for machine controls).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years of experience designing, programming, installing, and commissioning assembly systems, including:
    • Servo or Air-oil controlled pressing, laser welding, torquing, leak testing, vision inspection, robotics, bowl feeders, conveyance, and other machine elements.   
    • Competent with programming PLCs/microcontrollers, HMIs, servo motion control, test instrumentation control, and communications.
  • Experience with full Auto-Assembly station integration, or “integrated manufacturing systems”
  • Experience developing Estimates, Writing Specifications for new processes and equipment.
  • Bachelor of Science degree, preferred focus in Electrical or Controls Engineering, or Mechanical with Electrical systems interface – the “Mechatronics” component
  • For PLC processors; especially experience with Rockwell Automation (RS Logix5000) and Siemens (STEP-7 Professional TIA Portal v-13) – is a plus.
  • For HMI interfaces; experience with Rockwell and Siemens (latest versions) – is a plus.
  • Able to analyze complex issues and develop logical corrective actions. 
  • Knowledge of Device Bus communications such as TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Devicenet, Profinet, Profibus – is a plus.
  • Must be able to travel up to 25% including international travel. (Travel is cyclical, not constant!)

HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks 3D software.
  • Experience with ISO/APQP documentation such as PFD, PFMEA, PCP, OWI and GP12.
  • Familiarity with engineering standards, including the application of Safety circuits, NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, Machine Safety, OSHA 1910, Industrial Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Ergonomics, Sound level specifications, Risk assessments, etc.   Familiarity with global standards a plus.
  • Knowledge of SCADA software knowledge ( NI Labview, Wonderware, Rockwell RSView)
  • High level of interpersonal and communication skills, able to participate on project team and interface effectively with global team members.