Mechanical Drafter-Designer

MECHANICAL DRAFTER-DESIGNER

Demco Automation is a regional leader in designing and constructing automated assembly systems for the medical device, electronics, pharmaceutical, automotive, and consumer products industries.  We are located in Quakertown, PA, and searching for a Mechanical Drafter-Designer to join our team:

Experience & Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience in equipment/machine design with Autodesk Inventor and/or related systems.  AS/AAS or equivalent work experience.
• Create and modify CAD drawings including machined parts, assemblies, pneumatics, and other drawings related to automation systems.
• Develop Bill of Materials and spare parts lists, operator manuals, and component documentation.
• Work in a team environment with Engineering, Management, and Manufacturing personnel to provide innovative solutions.
• Computer literate (proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Working knowledge of drafting standards, tolerances, machined parts, etc.
• Experience with measuring instruments (caliper, micrometer, gauges, etc.).
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, bearings, slides, sensors, mechanical adjustments, dies, tooling, etc.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and organize.
• Good math, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and perform outside of job description.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and document various machine elements within custom automated assembly systems including areas such as mounting brackets, assembly mechanisms, robotic grippers, safety guarding, machine frames, pneumatic/motor-driven actuators.
• Specify commercial components, materials, coatings, and other pertinent design information.
• Create and update Bill of Materials, Assembly Drawings, As-Built Drawings, and set-up procedures.
• Occasionally visit customer sites for design meetings, service calls, retrofits, or other activities.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers to relay design information.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and document various machine elements within custom automated assembly systems including areas such as assembly mechanisms, tooling, robotics, safety systems, machine frames, and pneumatic/motor-driven actuators.
• Perform engineering calculations estimates, feasibility studies, prototypes and other development activities critical to creating a successful engineered system.
• Specify commercial components, materials, coatings, and other pertinent design information.
• Create and update Bill of Materials, Assembly Drawings, As-Built Drawings, and set-up procedures.
• Occasionally visit customer sites for design meetings, service calls, retrofits, or other activities.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers to relay design information.
• Coordinate and lead projects through Engineering, design, manufacturing release, fabrication/assembly, test/debug, conditioning, FAT, and installation/service.
• Create and/or maintain project schedules as necessary.
• Work in an Applications Engineering role as required to develop technical descriptions costing, proposals, and other sales related activities.