Mechanical Designer

Convergix • Fayetteville, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer at Convergix is responsible for designing custom automation and robotic solutions, primarily using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and related tools. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, performing engineering calculations, and ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards. The engineer will support manufacturing and troubleshooting, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Requirements

• Practical hands-on mechanical aptitude
• Passion for engineering, robots, and automation equipment
• Relentless pursuit of learning and growth in the world of industrial automation
• Amazing interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team and diverse customers
• Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, etc.)
• An ability to travel; Mechanical Designers should have the ability to travel within US and Canada

Nice To Haves

• Experience with custom tooling, pneumatics, materials, and manufacturing processes
• A portfolio of projects in which you made significant contributions
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Tenacity to solve problems and take ownership of solutions with a sense of urgency.
• Confidence with presenting your creative ideas freely and speaking in front of groups

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the mechanical design of custom automation, robotic, AGV/AMR solutions using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Total ETO, and PDM Professional.
• Contribute to 1-3 projects weekly
• Collaborate on design solutions with cross-functional teams (Electrical Design, Controls, Build).
• Ensure solutions align to required compliance standards including safety, ergonomics, and more.
• Produce 2D assembly and manufacturing drawings, pneumatic schematics, Bills of Materials, Spare Parts lists, and assist with required deliverable documentation.
• Support cross functional teams with the build and commissioning process
• Complete revisions, redlines, and project documentation
• Design custom automation equipment such as robot end of arm tooling, structures, fixtures, and mechanisms in a collaborative environment using SolidWorks
• Manage project budgets to deliver results on time
• See your ideas evolve from sketch to 3D CAD, to real-world customer equipment.
• Given the client-focused nature of the work, employees may be required to work over weekends or outside of standard business hours as needed
• Foster a workplace atmosphere that is in strong alignment with Convergix values and promotes an extraordinary employee experience (EEE) and extraordinary customer experience (ECE).
• Perform any additional reasonable tasks as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401K, including company match
• Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
• Company-paid short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid-time off and company-paid holidays
• Profit Sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree