Automated Process Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer

at Qnity in Newark, Delaware, United States Job Description Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity , we're more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries

• we're a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge.

All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us. Qnity is seeking a Senior Automated Process Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer for the Kalrez business. The selected candidate will lead design development for automated process equipment for the regional manufacturing sites and collaborate closely with our partner site in China to finalize designs and support fabrication, testing, and deployment. The ideal candidate will have detailed expertise in designing and commissioning automated equipment for discrete processes. In addition, this candidate will have a concentration in 3D modeling, product data management ( PDM ), and simulation. Design and development needs will range from improvements to existing manufacturing equipment to the development of new, custom-designed equipment. Lean Automation techniques will be utilized to ensure layout optimization is achieved through value stream maps (VSMs) and process simulation. The engineer will be responsible for developing and vetting concepts, proof-of-principle designs, prototypes, and commercial-scale equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Develop first-of-a-kind custom equipment including conceptualizing new processes and equipment based on business requirement + Ability to design components and machines in a modular way that can be utilized in subsequent machines and flexible enough to have the ability to change out components easily. + Work with operations, maintenance, safety, and engineering to design improvements to existing equipment + Provide expertise in mechanical layout to support projects at the sites. + Provide expertise in 3D modeling, product data management ( PDM ), and simulation. + Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at the site to understand the challenges they face and provide an automated solution. The solution must be engineered in a way that has minimal impact on the area's ability to produce, and is minimally invasive to our external customer change protocol + Ability to collaborate with internal and external suppliers to design, fabricate, and qualify equipment. + Provides technical expertise to support the following: + Business-level and site-level Technology Roadmaps + Automation Assessments + Capital projects including Statements of Work ( SOW ), Design Reviews, Construction, Acceptance Tests, Commissioning, and Safety Reviews + Site Automation Evaluations/Improvements + Ability to collaborate on multiple projects at the same time as a technical expert. + Supports the EHS organization to assist with investigations and action items. + Collaborate and support of the Qnity S1M machine safety standard. Proactively address machine safety risks by participating in machine risk assessments (MRAs) during design and execution. + Develop equipment standards to support the equipment from a leveraged engineering perspective and deploy the technology throughout the organization. + Provides technical expertise for Management of Change, including technical reviewer of site MOC processes.

Qualifications:

+ 10+ years of experience in a discrete manufacturing environment focused on the detailed mechanical design and maintenance of automated equipment preferred. + Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with coursework concentration involving machine design and process simulation. + Able to travel to partner site in China (average 10% of time) + High proficiency with

CAD / CAM

software including SolidWorks and AutoCAD. + Experience deploying and standardizing a product data management ( PDM ) system for a robotic integrator or manufacturing site. +

Preferred:

Experience with robotic simulation environments including ABB RobotStudio and KUKA .Sim +

Preferred:

Experience importing models and documentation to Nvidia Omniverse. + Experience with Machine Risk Assessments, Performance Level calculations, and Validation Plans + Experience with mechanical and/or electrical fabrication technology + Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a challenging, diverse team environment in a respectful manner. + Demonstration of influential leadership to lead & mentor + Strong Interpersonal skills + Highly motivated problem solver Key Behaviors required for this role + Inspiring trust

• Earns the respect of others; follows through on commitments; authentic; open to feedback; acknowledges and affirms contributions of others + Self-driven
• "Sense of purpose"; driven by a higher agenda; demonstrates the ability to elevate and remain objective; able and willing to take risks and do difficult things + Collaborating with others
• Empowers purposeful engagement; "servant leader"; keeps things simple; engages individuals/team to achieve superior results; creates an atmosphere of value-driven outcomes + Accountable
• Takes responsibility for actions; communicates with transparency; recovers from mistakes; owns their impact

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