Mechanical Engineer
Design custom automation equipment - Work closely with facilities and operators to obtain clear scope of project - Conceptualize and design components using Autodesk Inventor - Build/assemble to ensure fit and improve upon initial design if necessary - Install custom equipment and train operatorsExamples:- Sorting automation led to consecutive record setting days.- Conveyor project led improved workflow for production while reducing labor.Maintain/update existing equipment - Increase functionality by designing new parts - Alter/update existing parts to reduce wear and stress - Work alongside plant maintenance to remedy issues they commonly seeExamples:-Modified large waste stands which eliminated a safety hazard and reduced downtime.- Alteration to previous opener design vastly reduced mechanical breakdowns.Implement Automation Equipment - Programmed Epson robots using Epson RC software - Work closely with controls engineers to communicate between PLC and robot controller - Set up vision software to detect products and pick locations for the EpsonExamples:- Able to set up pick/place routine to exceed initial time required for load sequence- Set up code to allow for new vision profiles to be added by novice users/operators