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Automation Engineer-Mechanical

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Automation Engineer-Mechanical

Mudu, China

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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Automation Engineer - Mechanical located in Suzhou SIP.

Reporting to the Automation Manager , the Automation Engineer-Mechanical role involves...

What a typical day looks like:
  • Lead and coordinate BU/Automation vendor to implement Suzhou site nonstandard automation projects and track progress.
  • Responsible for non-standard automation evaluation, mechanical design, solution research.
  • Automation project management(opportunity capture/feasibility evaluation/ risk assessment/ proposal review/ specification define/ machine buy-off).
  • Collaborate with internal automation team, BU production team and outside vendors to develop automation projects.
  • Existing automation equipment troubleshooting/ upgrade and integration.
  • Good automation projects inhouse duplicate and sister site yokoten.
  • Complete other tasks assigned by automation manager or engineering director.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • Bachelor for Mechanical design engineering or Automation design engineering, at least 5years relevant work experience.
  • Be skillful in AutoCAD, Creo or Solidworks or UG etc. , create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of automated systems.
  • Able to design automation projects independently, able to withstand pressure and willing to try new technologies.
  • Rich non-standard automation mechanical design experience of electronic manufacturing factory, for example: glue dispensing, screw fastening, labeling, testing, packing, load/unload and integration automation line.
  • Be familiar with standard module, includes electrical, pneumatic, motion, hydraulic devices.
  • Capable of designing mechanical components and systems such as gears, linkages, conveyors, actuators, and fixtures used in automation.
  • Familiar with sheet metal/machining part design, understand material characteristic and fabrication process.
  • Experience with plastic molding, diecasting process.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Social Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO
Job Category
Production Engineering

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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Client-provided location(s): Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Job ID: Flex-WD191866
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led