About this opportunity
Fresh Consulting lists this Sr Automation Machine Design Engineer opportunity in bellevue, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are Fresh. Together let's build the future. With partners and clients, we practice strategy, design, development, and engineering to harness the power of technology and create what's next.
Our cross-disciplinary approach blends human ingenuity and technology, empowering us to meet uncertainty with confidence. What got us to today won't get us to tomorrow, so we test our assumptions and always strive for growth. From the products we build to the partners we collaborate with; we believe people make the difference.
And we do so as a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
Why join Fresh?
Fresh Consulting is a fast-paced, design-led, software development and hardware engineering company, offering end-to-end services to help companies innovate. We bring together amazing UX designers, sophisticated developers, digital strategists, and top-notch engineers to help companies create fresh experiences that connect humans, systems, and machines. As we continue to grow, our internal teams need to grow with us—and that starts with you. See more at freshconsulting.com.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop of custom automation equipment, fixtures, workstations, and electromechanical systems as part of a project development team;
Create and revise 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, assemblies, and bills of materials for automation and mechatronic systems;
Assist with the integration of robotics, machine vision, servo actuators, pneumatic components, sensors, and other automation hardware;
Participate in concept development, component selection, design reviews, and design validation activities;
Build, troubleshoot, and refine prototype and final-deliverable equipment;
Support equipment commissioning, factory acceptance testing, site installation, startup, and operator training at customer sites;
Work with internal team members and customer team members to ensure designs are aligned with project requirements;
Document design changes, test results, and issues in a clear and timely manner;
Identify and resolve mechanical, integration, and system performance issues during development and deployment;
Follow company and customer requirements for machine safety, documentation, quality, and regulatory compliance;
Support continuous improvement of engineering standards, templates, design practices, and build processes.
Required Qualifications:
BS in Mechanical Engineering, MS Preferred;
3 to 5 years of relevant experience in automation, machine design, or robotics integration, with specific experience designing and deploying factory automation systems;
Proficiency with SolidWorks for assembly modeling and part design;
Proficiency in ASME Y14.5-2018 (R2024 and ISO 286;
Understanding of industrial safety standards and machine risk reduction principles.
Proven Experience:
3-5 custom automation machines as principal or lead engineer;
Cell layout and simulation;
Linear motion systems consisting of ball-screws, linear ways and servo motors;
Pick-and-place processes including feeder and gripper development;
Work-holding development for fixed applications and transfer systems;
Process development including:Fastening;
Plastic joining such as ultrasonic welding;
Laser processes such as welding or trimming;
Welding and brazing;
Soldering including laser or selective;
Metal working processes such as cutting, shearing, machining, crimping or forming;
Hazard evaluation and safety system design;
Design and development of precision weldments, tooling and advanced alignment and work-holding technologies;
Equipment commissioning, debug, or startup in a production or customer environment.
Additional Skills:
Sizing and selecting servo motors and drive components;
Self-aligning design principles;
Basic understanding of robotics, servo motion systems, PLC based automation, and industrial controls integration;
Machine vision systems, industrial cameras, lighting, and inspection applications;
Familiarity with Beckhoff PLCs and robots made by Epson, Fanuc or ABB;
BOM management and revision control;
Tolerancing & design evaluation for tolerance stack-up, clearance and fit;
Design for manufacturability;
PFMEA;
FEA;
Knowledge of machine shop practices, including CNC milling, CNC turning, welding, grinding, and heat treatment.
Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.
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Worksite address
bellevue, WA, 98009, US
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