Applied Controls, a SunSource company, is a high-tech automation distributor and solutions provider. We educate and support local manufacturers in implementing emerging technologies to reduce costs, increase productivity and improve safety. Our offerings range from industrial computers and software, Robotics, Machine Vision, and Motion Control. Our goal is to increase productivity to keep manufacturing in America successful and prosperous. www.appliedc.com
As the Mechanical Design Engineer within the Integration team, you will serve as a key contributor to the design and development of custom automation systems. You will transform customer requirements, application details, and site conditions into fully engineered solutions, including system layouts, assembly-ready and fabrication-ready documentation. You will collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines, controls, and project teams from concept through installation and final handoff. This role requires a strong focus on design quality, manufacturability, and clear documentation, along with the ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and customers.
What You’ll Do
- Mechanical Design & Engineering
- Develop 3D models and detailed assembly drawings for robotic and vision based automation systems using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks)
- Design components and assemblies with consideration for manufacturability, cost, and durability.
- Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) to support sourcing and procurement.
- Apply GD&T principles to ensure designs are manufacturable, inspectable, and repeatable.
- Perform engineering analysis (e.g., FEA or hand calculations) to validate structural integrity and safety factors where applicable
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- System Layout & Integration Design
- Develop full system and cell layouts, accounting for equipment footprint, operator interaction, maintenance access, and safety requirements.
- Define and document tooling interfaces, mounting schemes, and changeover strategies.
- Collaborate with controls and electrical teams on routing for cables, pneumatics, sensors, and I/O components.
- Design for efficient assembly and installation, identifying opportunities to simplify field deployment.
- Customer & Project Support
- Present design concepts, layouts, and models to internal stakeholders and customer teams for review and alignment
- Incorporate customer feedback, site constraints, and application requirements into design revisions
- Account for real-world conditions such as facility layout, floor loading, clearances, and existing equipment interfaces
- Support project handoff by delivering accurate and complete documentation packages (drawings, BOMs, manuals, and as-built updates)
- Standards & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of reusable design standards, components, and libraries.
