MECHANICAL DESIGNER A (Process Simulate)

Mechanical Designer (Process Simulate) Required Skills & Experience Process Simulate Designer / Operator for GM Body Shop Tooling of Body in White (BIW) Assembly Approximately 4 to 5+ years of experience and some type of formal simulation program Proficient in Siemens Process Simulation Software as an Operator/Designer Strong understanding of Mechanical Design tooling fixture of BIW systems Knowledge of auto assembly strategies (i.e., part flow within an assembly plant / body shop) Ability to travel domestically and internationally (5–20%) for project needs; may be required for technical support Main Areas of Responsibility (These are the position’s essential duties and are not an all-inclusive list.) Conduct feasibility study and process engineering Define the Robotics and Human operation in the 3D environment Perform equipment selection (robots, conveyors, tool, etc.) and placement of equipment Validate tools to check feasibility Develop 3D layout for robotic simulation Develop reach studies and paths with customer-required spec/attributes Prepare 3D models using CAD software Develop kinematics of 3D models and weld guns Perform weld/joint distribution, gun selection, and gun sectioning Execute technology process path distribution (sealing, arc weld, etc.) Validate processes in work cells/stations Simulate robot moves to verify cycle time, reachability, and feasibility Ensure compliance with safety and ergonomic regulations Verify whole simulation cell cycle time with RSC and correct tooling/controls sequence Develop off-line complete robot programs with multiple robot brands Validate cycle time of each station/line Optimize robot programs and find solutions in case of cycle time issues Develop robot OLPs to verify reachability of all process and service positions Develop robot programs using teach pendant of major robot brands Download complete offline robot programs in native robot language Configure Robot Controller Simulation (RCS) in simulation software Validate cycle time defined in cycle diagrams Generate precise evaluation of cycle time through detailed cycle simulation Optimize weld distribution to improve cycle time Apply robot signal logic with SW Skills Interact with stakeholders (Customers, System Engineer, project team) to obtain project input details Develop according to customer-prescribed documentation and specification Support reviews with customer Develop technical documentation for executed projects Run swept volumes for robot per customer requirements Verify feasibility of solutions and processes; find and solve issues before the manufacturing phase Knowledge & Technical Competencies Feasibility study Line layout planning Basics of robot application Safety standards (Customer, OSHA, NIOSH) Good understanding of IO and transfer of information between Robot and PLC Mechanical understanding of industrial equipment and machinery Demonstrated ability to solve engineering problems Good understanding of robot program flow and basic programming theories and languages Experience in at least one major 3D modeling tool (NX, Catia, SolidWorks, others) and ability to quickly self-learn remaining tools Experience in at least one major 3D simulation tool (Process Simulate, Delmia, Robcad, others) and ability to quickly self-learn remaining tools Proficient with at least one or more major robot brands (Comau, ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Motoman, Kawasaki, others) May be required to retrieve backups from production robots and extract relevant information or upload programs to simulation tools with minimal support Required to develop OLP programs from simulations and ensure functionality in actual robots with minimal support Hands-on experience in at least one automation technology process (Spot Welding, Arc Welding, Sealer/Dispense, Riveting, Palletization, Robotic Material Handling, Paint, etc.) Ability to create well-written, concise technical reports and professional documents/videos from simulations illustrating concepts Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent Proficient Software Required Process Simulate (Siemens) NX AutoCAD Microsoft Excel

Created: 2026-04-02