Senior Mechanical & Automation Hardware Engineer

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

As a Senior Mechanical & Automation Hardware Engineer at CHEP, you will assume a pivotal role in the design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems and automation hardware, supporting the advancement of future automation initiatives. Leveraging your expertise in mechanical engineering and automation technologies, you will lead projects to conceive and implement innovative hardware solutions, driving efficiency, reliability, and performance. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in challenging projects, collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams, and make a significant contribution to the development of cutting-edge automation technologies that will revolutionize CHEP's product processing capabilities in the years ahead.

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring all developmental mechanical designs adhered to CHEP equipment standards and specifications and all system are commissioned, verified, and supported post installation. In this role you will provide solutions to meet technical challenges through development and continuous improvement of future automated systems at CHEP.

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems and components for automation hardware, including robotics, conveyor systems, actuators, and other electromechanical devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical components with electrical, software, and control systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and optimal performance.
• Lead the Design and build of prototypes and proof-of-concept models to validate mechanical designs, assess performance, and iterate on design improvements.
• Conducted tolerance analysis studies using statistical methods and computer-aided engineering tools to optimize system designs and mitigate manufacturing variability.
• Work closely with manufacturing partners and suppliers to ensure the successful production and assembly of mechanical components and systems, optimizing for cost, quality, and scalability.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures to validate mechanical designs and ensure compliance with performance specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancement in mechanical design and manufacturing processes, and drive initiatives to implement improvements.
• Review detailed design documentation, engineering drawings, and technical specifications, and prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and project status to stakeholders.
• Analyses and interprets engineering drawings with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) applications to the specified ANSI, ASME, and or ISO standards.
• Support the development of Future Automation at CHEP to deliver all projects and business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical solutions and systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and alignment with overall project goals and requirements.
• Implement rigorous testing strategies and practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing, to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of mech