Design Engineer

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Schmalz Australia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Important:

  • Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a visa that allows
    unrestricted work in Australia
    .
  • Employer sponsorship is
    not available
    for this role.
  • This role is
    based in Melbourne

and cannot be performed remotely.

Position Overview

  • Design materials handling systems – cranes, vacuum and mechanical lifting equipment, and custom grippers for both manual and automated handling processes.
  • Preparing manufacturing drawings, approval drawings and BOMs.
  • Working with the production team to fabricate and build the designed solutions.
  • Learn the Schmalz Vacuum Automation & Handling Systems product ranges and apply it on application projects.
  • Support end customers, distributors, independent sales reps & company sales engineers with design support questions for the office and occasionally on-site.
  • Assist Vacuum Automation and Handling Systems engineers in testing projects.
  • Be on customer site as required for review of design details, including public speaking and public presentations, as well as installations and run off support/service calls.
  • Support local product development, which includes but is not limited to design, prototyping, testing, manufacturing and product roll-out.
  • Collaborate and work with product managers to design and manufacture products from the local product pipeline.
  • Work with colleagues in Germany and participate in global product development as needed.
  • Revise and update existing drawings reflecting design changes, in collaboration with project manager to ensure consistent documentation of the project.
  • Review specifications and other customer documentation if service is requested by the application engineer or project manager.
  • Revise and update drawings from Germany headquarters for manufacturing/assembly floor (Melbourne, VIC) to ensure consistent documentation of the project.
  • Work with Project Manager on guidelines for drawings which meet and exceed the customer's requirements. Implement these requirements on drawings sent to the customer.
  • Interface with machine shops to manufacture designed parts and verify their spec and tolerances with the created drawings.
  • Serve as an information source on planning and design of equipment assemblies.
  • Maintain notes, design calculations and other documentation (like drawings, bill of materials, list of design parameters, and /performance guarantees) for future reference.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of third-party items and services data base. Review and modify information with collaboration by Project Manager. Make data available to application engineers and project managers.
  • Create new part numbers in ABAS and/or PLM.
  • Other duties as required relating to CAD database management, PLM, etc.
  • Support other colleagues when necessary, including answering phones and assisting in assembly services.

Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements)

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (ME, EE)
  • Three or more years of experience in the design, testing, and development of new products
  • Proficient in one 3D MCAD package; Solidworks is preferred
  • Experience creating engineering drawings
  • Materials handling industry experience preferred
  • Superior communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team, and function independently.
  • Must be able to organise and prioritise work.
  • Strong time management skills with an emphasis on professionalism, flexibility, and decided sales and service orientation as well as entrepreneurial inclination.

About the Company

Schmalz Australia is a highly successful, long established European based company, known for its market driven innovation, specialist products and investment for long term success. We command an enviable reputation as a trusted producer of a wide range of high-quality vacuum automation and ergonomic handling systems. We are consistently known in markets around the globe for our uncompromising commitment to innovation, efficient materials handling solutions and outstanding service.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through the online application link.

Only candidates who meet our criteria will be contacted.



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