Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Full Time)
Sligo, Ireland
Description
Overview
KAON Automation is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to excel in the field of automation. KAON Automation has been providing custom designed automation solutions to leading manufacturing companies globally since 2005 and has a proven track record of providing innovative and flexible solutions.
A successful candidate will work on challenging, innovative projects within a highly technical and collaborative working group. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of automated equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work within the design team to develop innovative concepts from customer requirements.
* 3D Design of Mechatronic equipment including mechanisms; transfer systems, servo systems, robotics, pneumatics, electrical equipment, and machine guarding systems.
* Hands-on involvement at the build and debug stage to ensure designs meet performance specifications.
* Take responsibility for large projects and manage cross-functional teams through the life cycle of a project:
o Give guidance and direction to machine build technicians to help them realize designs.
o Ensure that the customer end goals are being achieved.
* Design and implement process improvements for existing automation equipment.
* Prepare detailed tooling drawings and pneumatic schematics.
* Liaise with suppliers for component procurement.
* Liaise with customers on requirement specifications and project deliverables.
* Prepare detailed safety risk assessments and FMEAs.
* Develop machine documentation to meet EU standards.
* Excellent communication skills are vital as you will have to work within a technical team and be expected to communicate on job specification and issues that are occurring on a day-to-day basis.
Key Requirements
* Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Minimum 4 years relevant experience including:
o Involvement in significant automation projects with responsibility for design sign-off, installation, and commissioning.
o Extensive experience in a machine design role.
* Strong experience using 3D CAD applications e.g. SolidWorks.
* Excellent communication skills are vital to communicate effectively on job specification, technical direction, and issues daily.
* Must be a self-starter with good attention to detail, willing to take ownership and responsibility to realize project milestones and timelines.
* Must be keenly interested in engineering technology and remaining knowledgeable about the cutting edge of automation technology.
* Proven track record in problem-solving and delivering solutions.
* Demonstrate ability to take initiative and be innovative.
* Current driving license and able to travel as required.
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