DESIGN ENGINEER (MECHANICAL / AUTOMATION SYSTEM)

Role Overview

You will be responsible for designing, developing, and improving mechanical systems, fixtures and parts from concept through fabrication. You will be involved in machine assembly and FAT as well as providing engineering support onsite customer factory. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective engineering solutions to our clients. This role is required to be on customer’s site to troubleshoot issues, offer applicable solutions and present (and define) design drawings concept, to meet the customers’ needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design automation machines, fixtures and related parts based on conceptual, and requirements provided by the customer using “Autodesk Inventor”.

• Design detailed parts drawing and build BOM for fabrication and assembly.
• Follow up on the schedule for the designed machines, fixtures and related parts with in-house production department, machines vendors and parts suppliers.

• Complete all assigned tasks as delegated by the Head of Business and Engineering Solutions within the schedule given.

• Maintain design project schedule by monitoring design progress, coordinate activities, and resolve foreseeable problems.

• Control design project plan by reviewing specifications, plan, schedule changes and recommend changes when needed.

• Work closely and co-ordinate with Project team and customer on-site.
• Work closely with production team to recommend and resolve design issues during fabrication stage.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement design improvements.
• Assists in equipment assembly, setup, troubleshooting and customer support.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications.

• Prepare Machine Operation Manual and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, product/system design enhancement, and process improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or above.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in this role.
• Experience in Food Factory Automatic System (pick and place, conveyor, sensors, etc.) an added advantage.

• Experience in Industrial Automation Machine Design, jigs and fixtures.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (“Autodesk Inventor” preferred).
• Project management capability is an added advantage.
• Familiar with manufacturing process and materials.
• Visit customer’s site/factory when required for discussion and product/parts measurement.
• Meet with customer to establish requirements for new or existing product/system design.
• Good communication in Thai and English.
• International work travelling may be required.

Benefits & Welfare