Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

KAON Automation is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to excel in the field of automation. KAON Automation have been providing custom designed automation solutions to leading manufacturing companies globally since 2005 and have a proven track record of providing innovative and flexible solutions. A successful candidate will work on challenging, innovative projects within a highly technical and collaborative working group. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you will be responsible for the design and implementation of automated equipment.

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• Work within the design team to develop innovative concepts from customer requirements
  
• 3D Design of Mechatronic equipment including mechanisms; transfer systems, servo systems, robotics, pneumatics, electrical equipment and machine guarding systems
  
• Hands on involvement at the build and de-bug stage to ensure designs meet performance specifications.
  
• Ability to take responsibility for large projects and manage cross functional terms through the life cycle of a project
  
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  • Give guidance and direction to machine build technicians to help them realise designs
    
  • ensure that the customer end goals are being achieved.
    
  
  
• Design and implement process improvements for existing automation equipment
  
• Prepare detailed tooling drawings and pneumatic schematics
  
• Liaise with suppliers for component procurement
  
• Liaising with customers on requirement specifications and project deliverables
  
• Preparing detailed safety risk assessments and FMEAs
  
• Development of machine documentation to meet EU standards
  
• Meeting project delivery deadlines
  
• Excellent communication skills are vital as you will have to work within a technical team and be expected to communicate on job specification and issues etc. that are occurring on a day-to-day basis.
  

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• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.
  
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience including:
  
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  • Involvement in significant automation projects with responsibility for design sign off, installation and commissioning
    
  • Extensive experience in a machine design role
    
  
  
• Strong experience using 3D CAD applications e.g. SolidWorks
  
• Excellent communication skills are vital to communicate effectively on job specification, technical direction, and issues daily.
  
• Must be a self-starter with good attention to detail, willing to take ownership and responsibility to realise project milestones and timelines.
  
• Must be keenly interested in engineering technology and remaining knowledgeable about the cutting edge of automation technology. xcfaprz
  
• Project management experience advantageous
  
• Proven track record in problem solving and delivering solutions
  
• Demonstrate ability to take initiative and be innovative
  
• Current driving licence and able to travel as required
  

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• Attractive Salary Package.
  
• Pension Scheme
  
• Training and development