Automation & Robotics Systems Design Engineer

Job Title: Automation & Robotics Systems Design Engineer

Reports to: Automation & Robotics Manager

Required Education: College

Special Training Needed:

• Must have experience with SolidWorks designing systems and producing documentation including drawings, manual of

      operation, maintenance; and 

• Good knowledge of all Mechatronics disciplines including but not limited to typical materials, parts handling system,

      pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC & robot controls systems, motion systems, robot integration and machine interface.

Experienced Required:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience designing robotics and automation systems from pre-concept to commissioning phases.
• Excellent knowledge of low power controls systems, pneumatic systems, Servo and VFD Controllers with all associated

      ancillary components, electric motors, sensors, instrumentation and actuators.

• Excellent knowledge of industrial machinery, safety concerns, and applications.

Purpose of Position:

To support Knight’s Armament Company by contributing to the design, build, deployment and documentation of all automation and robotic systems to be used for the purpose of improving manufacturing capabilities and product quality.

Description of Job Description:

• Design scopes to range from sub-assemblies  to complete systems using 3D modeling package (SolidWorks) and produce

      documentation including drawings, manuals of operation and maintenance.

• Create conceptual renderings of model concepts, ideas and design layout based on qualitative input from management.
• Create, maintain and establish Bills of Materials, weight budgets, and project requirements for subsystem and system

      components.

• When required, will be managing multiple projects throughout their life cycles.
• Ability to work with the manufacturing shop and other departments to oversee the manufacturing of prototypes and parts,

      managing the overall project so that all required prototypes components are available to meet project schedules.

• Develop and conduct test procedures to validate concepts, direct and coordinate testing.
• Produce all necessary drawings for concept approvals, design, parts fabrication, sub-assembly drawings, implementation

      drawing and final documentation packages including as-build sets, maintenance and operation documentation.

• Actively participate in the concept state and throughout all phases of the projects.
• Participate in design reviews, assuring that products meet the overall design objectives and schedule requirements.
• Be able to multi-task and actively work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work with the entire Automation & Robotics team as needed to complete successful projects.
• Maintain the confidentiality of Knight’s Enterprises, LLC designs, data, procedures and processes.
• Train others to assist with the implementation teams, operators on the functionalities and detailed operation criteria of the

      systems.

• Reports to the Automation & Robotics Department Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Seeing: Required 
• Speaking: Required
• Hearing: Required
• Standing: Often
• Walking: Often
• Sitting: Frequently
• Lifting: Occasionally, up to 25-pounds
• Carrying: Occasionally, up to 25-pounds
• Pushing: Rarely
• Pulling: Rarely
• Climbing: Rarely
• Balancing: Rarely
• Bending: Occasionally
• Twisting: Occasionally
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Grasping/Handling: Occasionally, for dexterity, fine finger handling
• Stooping/Crouching: Rarely
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crawling: Rarely

Environmental Conditions:

Inside: 98% Outside: 2%

Temperature Conditions: Controlled –in Excess of 70-degrees – occasionally

Knight Enterprises Management, L.L.C.  is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed,  sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status,  or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law. Knight’s policies regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training and all other personnel matters are free from discriminatory practices and are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. To view the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster, please go to the following link: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf