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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 de-bug stage to ensure designs meet performance specifications.
* Ability to take responsibility for large projects and manage cross-functional terms through the life cycle of a project
* Give guidance and direction to machine build technicians to help them realise designs
* 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
* Preparing detailed safety risk assessments and FMEAs
* Development of machine documentation to meet EU standards
* Meeting project delivery deadlines
* 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 etc. 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.
* Project management experience advantageous.
* Proven track record in problem solving and delivering solutions.
* Demonstrate ability to take initiative and be innovative.
* Current driving licence and able to travel as required.
Salary and Benefits
* Attractive Salary Package.
* Pension Scheme.
* Training and development.
Seniority Level
* Executive
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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