Senior Automation Designer (Relocation Assistance Provided)

Ashley Furniture • Advance, NC

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About The Position

Grow your Engineering career while developing a diverse and highly desired skill set. You'll join a team that has a major impact on the development of manufacturing, distribution, automation, and supply chain processes across the organization. Come learn what it takes to be the #1 Manufacturer of Furniture. As a Senior Automation Designer, you will work independently or with a team of Engineers, Technicians, and component suppliers to design, build, and operate machines. The design for machine building will include 3D associative solid models, detail drawings, weldment drawings and assemblies, 2D and 3D electrical drawings. You will be responsible for independently evaluating, selecting, and applying standard mechanical design techniques, procedures, and criteria in solving technical problems pertaining to machine design and/or development, manufacturability, product quality, and test or systems compatibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Design or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years' design experience using 3D modeling software.
• 3D electrical design software experience.
• Company-issued PIV license, or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Draft solid models and prints based on the design drawing or rough drafted products.
• Attend and assist at all rough mock-ups and first construction sessions of machines.
• Troubleshoot equipment design or engineering for problems and recommend solutions.
• Manage major project implementation by creating timelines for both manufactured and purchased components for new automation machines and equipment.
• Draw all 2D electrical schematics as well as 3D electrical design using 2D and 3D software.
• Perform robotic simulations when required in design using simulation software.
• Frequently interact with employees and operations management.
• Complete engineering special projects including product improvement initiatives and product testing.
• Stay current with engineering concepts and participate in training on new releases of software.
• Enter all machine drawings, electrical schematics, BOM's into Machine manuals.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees