by job Title: Automation Designer
Company: Ashley Furniture Industries
Location: Advance, North Carolina
Description: The Automation Designer will work independently or with the team of Engineers, Technicians and component suppliers to design, build and operate machines. This position will design automation equipment and machines from concept through implementation. The design for machine building will include 3D associative solid models, detail drawings, weldment drawings and assemblies, 2D and 3D electrical drawings.
The Automation Designer will accurately develop solid models of completely assembled products and detail parts including bill of materials (BOM). The Automation Designer will develop and maintain all 3D CAD drawings and work instructions. This position will work proactively with Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineers to ensure timely scheduling, production, cost savings and continuous improvement processes. This position is responsible for independently evaluating, selecting and applying standard mechanical design techniques, procedures and criteria in solving technical problems pertaining to machine design and/or development, manufacturability, product quality and test or systems compatibility.
Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Mechanical Design or related field, or equivalent work experience, Required Experience:
- 3 years’ design experience using 3D modeling software, Required
- 3D electrical design software Licenses or Certifications
- Company-issued PIV license, or ability to obtain within 30 days, Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of 3D modeling applications such as SolidWorks
- Project management skills
- Strong attention to detail
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