Mechanical Engineer, R&D Automation
Core
Design, build, and debug industrial automation equipment and tooling for automated soft-material manufacturing (apparel). (via careerplan.io/jobs/67a9035b-f522-45b6-8c5a-1a5a0252c067-mechanical-engineer-rd-automation-at-createme-technologies-inc)
Role type
Senior hands-on mechanical engineer (R&D automation)
Builds
Automated manufacturing systems, machine modules, fixtures, and tooling for bonded apparel production
Domain
Industrial automation / Soft goods manufacturing
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD, mechanisms, structures, motion, tolerancing, materials, fasteners, bearings, shafts, sensors/actuators interfaces, manufacturable part design, hands-on hardware prototyping, root cause analysis, design iteration
Preferred skills
Automated manufacturing systems, custom equipment, robotics, material handling, web/soft-goods handling, textile/garment manufacturing, pneumatic/vacuum/servo/linear-motion systems, fixture/end-effector design, DFM/DFA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, FEA, machine safety, vendor fabrication, PLCs, controls, vision systems
Technologies
CAD, PLCs, robotics, vision systems, 3D printing, sheet metal, machined parts, welded structures
Responsibilities
Design mechanical systems, assemblies, fixtures, tooling, and prototype equipment for automated manufacturing; Develop CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and tolerance schemes; Assemble, test, debug, and measure performance of prototypes and production-intent equipment; Support early-stage process R&D by designing experiments and evaluating process windows; Collaborate with controls, software, and manufacturing teams to integrate designs; Create engineering documentation including test plans and assembly guidance; Work with vendors to fabricate and modify components; Participate in equipment bring-up, pilot builds, and validation runs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC