Mechanical Design Engineer

Amsted Automotive Job Opportunity

At Amsted Automotive, we're more than just a company---we're a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals who take pride in our work and each other. As an employee-owned organization, every team member has a vested interest in our success and shares in our achievements. This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Come join us and be part of a dynamic team that's transforming the industrial and automotive industries while shaping the future of mobility!

What You Will Do

- Create 3D mechanical assemblies and 2D detail drawings following corporate standards, general machine specifications and Automation group guidelines.

- Maintain accurate Bill of Materials for automation designs in Microsoft Excel.

- Ability to specify purchased components, quote, procure, plan for build/installation, troubleshoot and shipping for production automation processes.

- Communicate with vendors to quote, procure, and troubleshoot mechanical issues.

- Work closely with controls engineers and mechanical builders to solve issues.

- Maintain accurate drawings after modifications (red marks and revision level).

- Perform engineering calculations and/or SolidWorks FEA when required.

- Conduct design reviews with customers, answering their questions and concerns.

- Ability to work diligently toward project timelines and budgets.

- Ability to be "Hands on" with automation projects when required.

- Concept, quote, procure, and implement solutions to various assembly and transformational product processes.

- Design flexible assembly solutions following corporate standards, general machine specifications and guidelines.

- Research and prove out innovative ways to improve processes making them more efficient and flexible.

- Incorporate industry's best practices and lessons learned into all designs.

Work Requirements

- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

- Strong Mechanical aptitude.

- Blueprint reading skills & familiarity with GD&T.

- Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics/ prints and how these systems interact.

- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.

- Understanding and communicating technical details.

Software Experience: Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks (modeling, assembly, detailing), MS Office Suite.

Education

Mechanical Engineering or related field/experience.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years' experience in designing automation equipment.