Mechanical Engineer – Automation & Tooling (CATIA)
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
- Approximately 10 years of mechanical design experience is required.
- Advanced proficiency with CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA is required.
- Strong experience designing body-in-white tooling is required.
- Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, manufacturing processes, and machine design is required.
- Experience designing automation equipment, tooling, or general assembly systems is required.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required.
- Design and develop mechanical systems, tooling, and automation equipment using CATIA.
- Create 3D models, detailed manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation.
- Develop design concepts for automated assembly and manufacturing systems.
- Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and design validation.
- Support prototype builds, testing, and equipment validation.
- Collaborate with controls, electrical, manufacturing, and project engineering teams.
- Work with suppliers and vendors to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet project requirements.
- Review drawings, bills of materials, and specifications for accuracy and quality.
- Track engineering changes and maintain project documentation throughout the design lifecycle.
- Support equipment installation, launch activities, and engineering changes as required.
- Automotive manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Experience supporting Honda or other original equipment manufacturer design standards is preferred.
- Knowledge of automated assembly systems and industrial manufacturing is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is preferred.
About the company
GABLETEK builds and integrates industrial automation systems for manufacturers seeking to automate production processes. Its services include robot programming, PLC controls implementation and complete systems that combine robots, safety equipment, control panels and software. The engineering team supports applications such as assembly, welding, material handling, inspection, packaging and machine tending, working from initial consultation through installation, commissioning and production support. It also trains customer teams to operate the hardware, software and controls included in their systems. GABLETEK is headquartered in Troy, Michigan.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Troy, MI
Founded
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What believers are saying
- Safety credentials: staff receive SafeMove, Dual Check Safety and Global Robotics Standards certification.
- Equipment allowances: published benefits include $50 monthly cellphone reimbursement and a $150 annual boot allowance.
- Paid cross-training: robot programmer trainees receive paid training after starting and between projects.
What critics are saying
- Relocation exposure: maintenance technicians must accept travel and relocation for the duration of an assignment.
- Finite project tenure: the advertised FANUC contract has an estimated end in January 2027.
- Reactive workload: maintenance technicians handle unscheduled repairs alongside preventive maintenance and incident analysis.
What makes GABLETEK unique
- Supplier recognition: GableTek lists ABB Authorized Value Provider and Kawasaki Preferred Integrator status.
- Prebuilt integration: complete systems are integrated on GableTek's floor before installation at the customer site.
- Customized customer courses: training programs are tailored to each company's specific needs.
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