Mechanical Design Engineer

Role: Lead Engineer

Location Chennai India

We are seeking talented individuals to join our growing team!

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions leverages the strengths, experience, and capabilities of our existing businesses, along with new talent, to transform and grow into the ultimate automation solutions trusted partner, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge.

We are looking for a Lead Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical design, specifically in automation machinery for the food industry, packaging, and/or life science verticals. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of automation technologies and trends, and be proficient in SolidWorks, Inventor, and PDM.

What would a typical day be like?

• Complex Mechanism Design:

  Design high-speed servo picks and place systems, robotics, and complex mechanisms.

• Transport Systems:

  Knowledge of asynchronous & synchronous transport systems.

• Life Science Design Requirements:

  Proficient in material selection, tolerance stack-up, and component selection based on functional design needs.

• Communication:

  Effectively communicate project status, issues, risks, scope management items, and forecasts.

• Engineering Calculations:

  Perform engineering calculations to analyse equipment parameters such as force, movement, energy, and timings.

• Mechanical Designs:

  Develop and execute complex mechanical designs for life science assembly or high-speed packaging systems.

• Integration:

  Design and integrate high-speed servo pick and place systems and robotics.

• Standards Exposure:

  Have exposure to North American Standards.

• Custom Solutions:

  Provide bespoke design solutions for custom build automated machineries.

• Mechanical Systems:

  Design mechanical systems such as pneumatics, mechanical drive systems, kinematic principles, sensors, motors, and servo applications.

• Collaboration:

  Work in an industry automation environment in collaboration with process, electrical engineering, and control system engineering teams.

• Material Handling Systems:

  Design material handling systems and robotic integrated systems like conveyors, chutes, AGV/AMR, end of arm tooling, and complex grippers.

• Assembly Automation:

  Knowledge in assembly automation and testing of automation systems.

• Cross-Functional Knowledge:

  Knowledge in machine assembly, testing, and troubleshooting in automation.

• APQP & PFMEA:

  Exposure to APQP & PFMEA environments.

• Manufacturing Collaboration:

  Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize production processes.

• Compliance:

  Ensure all mechanical systems designed comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements (Exposure to GAMP 5 is advantageous).

• Software Proficiency:

  Highly proficient in SolidWorks & PDM, with Autodesk Inventor being highly preferable.

• Customer Interaction:

  Demonstrate designs and solutions effectively and confidently to customers with a customer-centric approach.

What qualifies you for this opportunity?

• Education:

  BE or B. Tech in Mechanical/Mechatronics (Avoid Diploma/Distance & Correspondence Candidates).

• Industry Experience:

  Minimum 10+ years in mechanical design, specifically in automation machinery for the food industry, packaging and life sciences verticals.

• Key Skills:

  Assembly automation and integrated systems, robotic systems, custom machine design & manufacturing. Should have good strong concept designs

• Software:

  SolidWorks, Inventor, PDM.

• VISA:

  Candidates holding valid visas for the location (USA, UK, and Canada) are highly recommended.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required for the job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds

What does CONVERGIX Offer You?

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a very generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Comprehensive benefits and 401K/RRSP packages (including health, dental, vision coverage and more!)
• Clear paths for career advancement and opportunities for professional development
• Hands on experience with the latest automation technologies and tools
• The chance to be part of a globally recognized workplace that consistently develops cutting-edge solutions that set industry standards
• A diverse and inclusive atmosphere that provides support for employees from all walks of life

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.