Yaskawa Motoman · 11 hours ago
Sr Design Specialist
Miamisburg, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expYaskawa Motoman is a company specializing in robotic systems, and they are seeking a Senior Design Specialist to assist in the design and development of robotic system drawings and documentation. The role involves working independently on original designs, analyzing concepts for feasibility, and collaborating with project engineers and outside suppliers.
Industrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Must be able to use multiple features of Yaskawa Motoman Epicor system including the Case Entry, Engineering Workbench, Purchasing and Planning modules such as Windchill
Determine customer needs from specifications and documentation for design requirements
Must follow ISO procedures as the job requires and provide feedback to improve our processes
Prepare or oversee the preparation of detailed and comprehensive layouts and generate bills of material. This can include electrical, mechanical or electro-mechanical
Evaluate component sizes, weights, tolerances and characteristics to meet customer design requirements and cost/performance objectives
Attend, originate and be responsible for internal and customer design review meetings as needed
Assist in the analysis of test results and suggestions from engineering meetings and implement the changes required
Identify and recommend improvements and incorporate necessary changes into robotic system designs
Prepare and approve complete and accurate production release drawings and complex assemblies of production equipment by AutoCAD, EPlan, and/or Solid Works
May sign off ECR's for acceptance/incorporation
Participate with project engineer, other departments, customers and vendors to analyze and resolve problems with existing robotic systems
Recommend or incorporate design changes as required
Provide sound design solutions to engineering sketches and customer needs and determine material
Obtain, accumulate, review and analyze technical data from various sources
Perform various related engineering duties to assure satisfactory fulfillment of contract or project requirements
May guide, train and review the work of designers and drafting personnel and engineering co-ops
Responsible for drawing, designing and approving equipment assembly, electrical and/or pneumatic schematics
Must be proficient in 3D modeling and computer design simulation technologies (MotoSIM, FEA, DENEB, and SolidWorks)
Must understand DFMA mechanical techniques and have strong understanding of manufacturing procedures and practices
Evaluate designs for compliance with industry standards
Must be able to consider quality issues and customer satisfaction in design projects, identify and respond to Q.A. issues
Travel is required on an infrequent basis. Must have a valid driver's license and full coverage automobile insurance
Qualification
Required
An Associates Degree and six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Requires machine/system design and AutoCAD drafting experience and expert in Solid Works skills
Must be able to use multiple features of Yaskawa Motoman Epicor system including the Case Entry, Engineering Workbench, Purchasing and Planning modules such as Windchill
Determine customer needs from specifications and documentation for design requirements
Must follow ISO procedures as the job requires and provide feedback to improve our processes
Prepare or oversee the preparation of detailed and comprehensive layouts and generate bills of material. This can include electrical, mechanical or electro-mechanical
Evaluate component sizes, weights, tolerances and characteristics to meet customer design requirements and cost/performance objectives
Attend, originate and be responsible for internal and customer design review meetings as needed
Assist in the analysis of test results and suggestions from engineering meetings and implement the changes required
Identify and recommend improvements and incorporate necessary changes into robotic system designs
Prepare and approve complete and accurate production release drawings and complex assemblies of production equipment by AutoCAD, EPlan, and/or Solid Works
May sign off ECR's for acceptance/incorporation
Participate with project engineer, other departments, customers and vendors to analyze and resolve problems with existing robotic systems
Recommend or incorporate design changes as required
Provide sound design solutions to engineering sketches and customer needs and determine material
Obtain, accumulate, review and analyze technical data from various sources
Perform various related engineering duties to assure satisfactory fulfillment of contract or project requirements
May guide, train and review the work of designers and drafting personnel and engineering co-ops
Responsible for drawing, designing and approving equipment assembly, electrical and/or pneumatic schematics
Must be proficient in 3D modeling and computer design simulation technologies (MotoSIM, FEA, DENEB, and SolidWorks)
Must understand DFMA mechanical techniques and have strong understanding of manufacturing procedures and practices
Evaluate designs for compliance with industry standards
Must be able to consider quality issues and customer satisfaction in design projects, identify and respond to Q.A. issues
Travel is required on an infrequent basis. Must have a valid driver's license and full coverage automobile insurance
Ability to use computers for simulation, modeling, presentations, and CAD to supplement design and concepting efforts and have an understanding of manufacturing processes
Skill set may include 3D system integration or engineering practices
Must be team oriented
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to read, comprehend and follow complicated verbal instructions
Understand and utilize the design manual and interpret for others
Requires good analytical skills with computer-aided design, and knowledge of geometric tolerance
Advanced mathematical concepts including 3D modeling, time studies, manufacturing analysis, production requirements, and others as required
Work requires ingenuity to plan and implement tasks under minimal supervision, to examine advanced subjects, to use some independent judgment required to make decisions of an administrative nature
Company
Yaskawa Motoman
Yaskawa Motoman is a leading industrial robotics company in the Americas.
501-1000 employees
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