Mechanical Designer - Simulation

Gonzalez Group•Southfield, MI

147d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Mechanical Designer specializing in Process Simulation for GM Body Shop Tooling of Body-In-White Assembly. This role involves approximately 4 to 5+ years of experience with a formal simulation program. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Siemens Process Simulation Software as an Operator/Designer and possess a strong understanding of Mechanical Design tooling fixtures for BIW systems, including knowledge of auto assembly strategies like part flow within an assembly plant/body shop. The position requires the ability to travel (5-20%) for project needs and technical support.

Requirements

Process Simulate Designer / Operator for GM Body Shop Tooling of Body-In-White Assembly
Approximately 4 to 5+ years of experience and some type of formal simulation program
Ability to travel (5-20%) for project needs, may be required for technical support
Proficient in Siemens Process Simulation Software as an Operator/Designer
Strong understanding of Mechanical Design tooling fixture of BIW systems
Knowledge of auto assembly strategies (i.e. part flow within an assembly plant / body shop)
Feasibility study
Line layout planning
Basics of robot application
Safety standards customer, OSHA, NIOSH
Good understanding of IO, transfer of information between Robot and PLC
Mechanical understanding of industrial equipment and machinery
Demonstrated ability to solve engineering problems
Good understanding of robot program flow and basic programming theories and languages
Experience in at least one of the major 3D Modeling tools (NX, Catia, Solidworks, others…) and the ability to quickly self-learn any of the remaining
Experience in at least one of the major 3D Simulation tools (Process Simulate, Delmia, RobCAD, others…) and the ability to quickly self-learn any of the remaining
Proficient with at least one or more of major product/brand (ABB, KUKA, Comau, Fanuc, Motoman, Kawasaki, other…)
May be required to retrieve backups from production robots and extract relevant information or upload programs to simulation tools with minimal support
Required to develop OLP programs from simulations and ensure that they work in actual robots with minimal support
Hands on experience processing for at least one or more of the automation technology processes (Spot Welding, Arc Welding, Sealer/Dispense, Riveting, Palletization, Robotic Material, Handling, Paint…)
Ability to create well-written, concise technical reports discussing project results as well as create professional documents/videos from simulations that illustrate concepts
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint…) or equivalent tools for word processing, calculation, presentation
Leadership and site support experience
Identifies and analyses information to make decisions and solve problems

Responsibilities

Feasibility study and process engineering
Define the Robotics and Human operation in the 3D environment
Equipment selection (robots, conveyors, tool, etc.) & placement of equipment
Tool validation to check feasibility
Develop 3D layout for the robotic simulation
Develop reach studies and paths with customer required spec/attributes
Preparing 3D models using CAD software
Develop kinematics of 3D models and weld guns
Weld/Joint distribution, gun selection, gun sectioning
Technology process path distribution (sealing, arc weld…)
Validation of processes in work cells / stations
Simulate robot moves to verify cycle time, reachability, and feasibility
Ensure compliance with safety and ergonomic regulations
Whole sim cell cycle time, verified with RSC and correct tooling / controls sequence
Develop off-line complete robot programs with multiple robot brands (KUKA, ABB, Comau, Fanuc…)
Validate the cycle time of each station/line
Optimize robot programs and find solutions in case of cycle time issues
Development of robot OLP’s to verify reachability of all process and service position
Develop robot programs using teach pendant of the major robot brands
Download a complete offline robot program in native robot language
Configure Robot Controller Simulation (RCS) in the simulation software
Validate the cycle time defined in the cycle diagrams
Generate a precise evaluation of the cycle time through a detailed cycle simulation
Optimize weld distribution to improve the cycle time
Apply robot signal logic with SW
Interacting with stakeholder (Customers, System Engineer, project team) to get project input details
Development according to customer prescribed documentation and specification
Support reviews with customer
Development of technical documentation for the projects executed
Run Swept Volumes for Robot per customer requirements
Verify the feasibility of solutions and processes
Find and solve issues before the manufacturing phase