Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

Fayetteville, Arkansas

 

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

 

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

 

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

 

One team. Any challenge.

 

Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you!  Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/ 

 

The Role

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.

 

Key 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

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• 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 

 

Desirable

• 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.