Automation Systems Mechanical Engineer

Automation Systems Mechanical Engineer, Bicester.

YASA, a Mercedes Benz group company, is leading the way in EV Motor Revolution with YASA Axial Flux Technology. Our motor is more powerful, lighter, and smaller than the current technology used in competitor Electric Vehicles.

We supply a number of world-leading OEMs in the automotive industry with innovative powertrain solutions based on our axial-flux electric motors and controllers.

YASA’s culture, technology, and market opportunity attracts world-class talent. We are always looking for motivated people who enjoy the challenges and opportunities of working in a fast-growing company and who possess a strong ‘can-do’ attitude as part of a close team.

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented self-starter to join the growing YASA Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team. We are looking for a highly motivated Engineer with a demonstrated ability for the design and detail of mechanical drawings for automated equipment and tooling used within YASA’s assembly processes. We are looking for someone with a sound knowledge of automation systems, and an ability to apply your experience creatively in the development of automated test and assembly systems for a range of world-leading innovative products.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Design and detail (3D and 2D) of mechanical drawings for automated equipment.

• Pneumatic systems selection knowledge, and creation of pneumatic drawings.

• Support the creation of technical construction files to CE mark machinery (Operation and maintenance manuals)  and knowledge of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/C to perform the risk assessments, EHSR.

• Support designs with calculations and tolerance stack ups.

• Knowledge of sensing equipment, laser, proximity, and distance measurement.

• Develop automation solutions for process and test equipment used to manufacture YASA’s product range.

• Responsible for the mechanical integration of hardware including servo drives, electrical linear and rotary actuators, electric motors, torque transducers, PLC, motion control and vision inspection systems.

• Understand design for assembly and constraints for high-volume manufacture

• Provide detailed input to the engineering and validation teams to ensure overall automation system design meets requirements for functionality and manufacture

• Support development and improvement of manufacturing processes.

• Liaise with suppliers of automation system components and YASA purchasing department.

Skills and experience required:

Essential:

• HNC or equivalent in mechanical engineering with at least 5 years’ experience in a mechanical design environment

• Experienced user of CAD software packages (preferably NX – others are considered) with the ability to create design concepts and fully dimensioned drawings working to BS8888 with best practice geometric tolerances.

• Experience with drawing control systems such as PDM

• Have a strong mechanical or electrical engineering background, but more importantly, be able to apply knowledge to real world situations
  
  

• Good understanding of automation components such as robotics, vision systems, pneumatics

• Confident working with suppliers, able to detail requirements and understand issues

• UK driving licence and be available to support visits to supplier sites.

Desirable:

• Practical knowledge in the design, use, and application of electric machines or rotational/complex components

• Experience in the mechanical design of automated assembly and test systems

• Experience of working within a TS16949 quality system environment

• Familiar with FMEAs and robust engineering practices

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus / 28 days’ holiday / Pension scheme / Private medical plan with Bupa and 4 x death in service / Company car scheme / Other benefits include a cycle-to-work scheme, flexible working hours, and monthly social activities.

Please apply now for immediate consideration / Strictly no recruitment agencies