CAD Designer
Core
Mechanical design authority creating custom automation cells, end-of-arm tooling, and fixturing for industrial robots based on customer site requirements.
Role type
Senior IC machine designer (robotics automation)
Builds
Custom robotic automation cells, EOAT, fixtures, and fabrication-ready drawing packages
Domain
Industrial robotics and custom manufacturing
Required skills
SolidWorks expertise, GD&T application, FEA analysis, BOM management, sheet metal/welding design, robotic reach envelope planning, off-the-shelf component specification
Preferred skills
AutoCAD familiarity, robot simulation tools (RoboDK/DELMIA), machine safety standards (ANSI/CE), regulated industry design experience
Technologies
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, RoboDK, DELMIA
Responsibilities
Create 3D models and fabrication drawings for automation cells and tooling; Develop full 3D cell layouts accounting for robot reach and safety zones; Present concept designs and CAD models to customer engineering teams; Conduct FEA on structural components to validate safety margins; Manage BOMs for sourcing and procurement; Build and maintain reusable component libraries for standard fixturing
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC