TRUMPF · 1 month ago
Custom Gripper Designer
Farmington, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expTRUMPF is a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees, seeking innovative thinkers to join their team. The Custom Gripper Design Engineer will be responsible for designing custom gripping solutions for automated bending solutions, evaluating customer submissions, and managing gripper projects from analysis to integration.
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Responsibilities
Review 3D models and drawings submitted by customers to evaluate feasibility for TRUMPF’s robotic bending solution
Design custom grippers using CAD, keeping in mind suitability for the machine, ease of use, and cost
Create engineering drawings for manufacturing of the grippers
Create model files for custom grippers for customers to use them in their programming software
Assist in manufacturing grippers as required
Assist in testing of grippers on machine as required
Stay up-to-date on TRUMPF gripping solutions
Manage inventory and order materials
Generate BOMs and assist in making quotes for grippers as required
Own gripper projects from initial analysis till successful integration into the customers application
Qualification
Required
One year or more of experience with CAD/CAM (SolidWorks or others) is required
Basic knowledge of blueprint reading, electronics, and pneumatics is needed
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are essential, as the role involves direct and frequent interaction with customers, sales teams, and internal departments
Associate's degree in engineering/manufacturing with a solid math background or the suitable equivalent of education and work experience
Preferred
One year experience in an automated bending environment more strongly preferred
Basic knowledge on SAP and PTC Windchill are a plus
Company
TRUMPF
TRUMPF provides manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools, laser technology, and electronics.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$57.06MKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2022-02-10Debt Financing· $57.06M
Leadership Team
Peter Myall
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