Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer Mechanical Design

Work Location: Bangalore

About the Company: Established in the year 2005, ZChem Specialties has come a longway to become a full-range NDT company in the areas of Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI) and Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI). Promoted by two experienced Technocrats turned Entrepreneurs, it is one of the few companies in the world offering a complete range of products in consumables and equipment. With a manufacturing facility in Bangalore, India, ZChem currently operates in Pan India, the Middle East, ASEAN, and African countries.

Who Should Join:

Candidates with a technical Background and hunger to grow both in terms of career and personal life, thereby creating their mark in the industry.

• Job responsibilities:
• Design and develop mechanical systems, assemblies, and components for automation machines and SPMs.
• Prepare 2D drawings, 3D models, BOMs, and assembly layouts using CAD software.
• Develop concepts for fixtures, conveyors, robotic cells, inspection stations, and assembly automation systems.
• Coordinate with electrical, controls, and software teams for complete machine integration.
• Select suitable motors, actuators, bearings, linear guides, pneumatic components, and structural materials.
• Conduct design calculations, tolerance stack-up, and motion analysis.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, quality, and ergonomic standards.
• Support prototype development, machine trials, FAT/SAT, and customer acceptance.
• Work closely with production and vendors for fabrication, machining, and assembly feasibility.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues during installation and commissioning.
• Optimize designs for cost reduction, reliability, and ease of maintenance.
• Maintain engineering documentation as per ISO / IMS standards.

Qualification

• Bachelors Degree -Mech / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Experience

• 35 years of experience in automation machine design / SPM design / industrial equipment design

Skills and Competencies:

• Hands-on experience in SolidWorks / AutoCAD
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles
• Good understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, servo systems, and robotics integration
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerances, and material selection
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, welding, and assembly
• Exposure to industrial automation systems and machine safety standards
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and cross-functional coordination skills