Automation/Robotics Design Engineer

NO PRODUCT DESIGNERS

**THIS IS A LONG TERM (18-36 months) CONTRACT POSITION @ FANUC ROBOTICS IN AUBURN HILLS THAT MAY LEAD TO DIRECT HIRE**

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Design & detailing of mechanical hardware as required for multiple system projects.
Tasks include the design and detailing of: System layouts, cable-tray/wire-way routing, mechanical tooling & fixtures (robot & fixed mounted), CNC fixtures, tooling and accessories, and pneumatic/hydraulic devices & circuitry, etc.
Design administrative duties include: Attendance at project team meetings, customer meetings, and design reviews, support of mechanical and electrical hardware integration, scheduling of multiple design tasks, redline drawing updates and mechanical drawing file control.
Create and/or receive 3D simulation data as part of the design line-up.
Work within hardware design/build project budgets.
Execute design tasks using Onshape.
Work as part of an execution team.
Maintain and track personal workload.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Strong industrial automation knowledge, preferably robot automation systems.
Strong knowledge of CNC fixture/work-holding and related equipment.
Strong mechanical/pneumatic design knowledge and techniques.
Strong computer skills with expert knowledge of computer aided design software and techniques (Onshape experience required)
Strong problem solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Must be organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
Strong written and oral skills.
Exposure to ISO-9001 and related quality systems.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor Degree (or equivalent education) in a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
3-5 years of related design experience.
Microsoft Office, Onshape.
Willing to work occasional overtime when required to meet special deadlines in response to customer requirements.
Occasional overnight travel to customer site.

Job Type: Contract

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