A Mechanical Design Systems Engineer role in Amat's Automation Technology Group, designing, building, testing and commissioning mechanical and electro-mechanical automation systems. Works with the Technical Program Manager and Engineering Manager to take automation concepts from design through deployment, split between CAD work and shop floor implementation.
What you'll do
- Design custom fixturing, tooling, EOAT, material handling systems and station layouts
- Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies and engineering drawings for fabrication and procurement
- Design and integrate electro-mechanical systems including actuators, sensors, pneumatics and motion components
- Perform design analysis including tolerance stack-ups, load calculations and material selection
- Prototype, assemble and test mechanical systems and sub-assemblies
- Support installation and commissioning of automation equipment on the shop floor
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electro-mechanical issues during integration and production ramp
- Collaborate with controls engineers and software developers on system integration
- Take direction from Technical Program Manager and Engineering Manager on priorities and timelines
- Work with external vendors and system integrators on sourcing, fabrication and integration
- Participate in design reviews, FAT/SAT and commissioning activities
- Maintain documentation including BOMs, assembly instructions and design change records
- Identify opportunities to improve mechanical system reliability, manufacturability and maintainability
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action for mechanical failures
- Apply DFM and DFA principles
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related discipline
- 4-8 years of mechanical design and hands-on system integration experience
- Proficiency with Siemens NX and/or SolidWorks for 3D modelling, assemblies and drawings
- Experience designing and building custom fixturing, tooling or automation equipment
- Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems including actuators, sensors, linear motion and pneumatics
- Ability to read and create engineering drawings with GD&T
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Comfortable working on the shop floor and in a lab/prototype environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and vendors
Nice to have
- Experience designing systems for cleanroom environments or cleanroom compatibility familiarity
- Experience with robotic integration, including EOAT design for collaborative or industrial robots
- Exposure to controls engineering concepts (PLC, sensors, I/O)
- Experience supporting FAT/SAT and equipment commissioning activities
Good to know
- Primarily onsite in Austin, TX
- Mix of office/design environment and shop floor/lab environment
- Occasional travel required, approximately 20% of the time