Responsibilities
- Develop precise 3D models and fabrication drawings for robotic cells, end-of-arm tooling, custom fixtures, machine guards, and structural components using SolidWorks
- Design parts and assemblies considering manufacturing limitations for sheet metal, weldments, and machined parts
- Maintain and manage bills of materials to support sourcing and procurement activities
- Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to ensure designs are producible, measurable, and consistent in volume production
- Perform finite element analysis on load-bearing structures to verify safety margins prior to fabrication release
- Create comprehensive 3D layouts that incorporate robot motion envelopes, safety clearances, operator access, and equipment placement
- Specify and document end-of-arm tooling components, interface plates, quick-change mechanisms, and tooling architectures in collaboration with automation engineers
- Coordinate integration of I/O routing, pneumatic systems, cabling, and sensor mounts within mechanical designs
- Evaluate assembly sequences and recommend design improvements to streamline field installation
- Present conceptual designs, CAD models, and layout drawings to client engineering and operations teams for feedback and approval
- Incorporate client input and site-specific constraints—such as ceiling height, floor load capacity, aisle space, and existing equipment—into design revisions
- Deliver complete as-built documentation packages including drawings, BOMs, and design notes upon project completion
- Develop and manage a library of reusable design elements for fixturing, EOAT, tool changers, and cell components
- Establish and uphold internal design standards, drawing templates, revision control, and file organization practices
- Recognize recurring design issues and develop standardized solutions to improve efficiency on future projects
