Mechanical Designer
SAR Automation LPABOUT SAR AUTOMATION SAR Automation LP is the US subsidiary of the SAR Group (SAR Elektronic GmbH, Germany), a leading company in automation and control systems with around 700 employees worldwide. From our facility in Greer, South Carolina, we work in two fields. In system integration we deliver controls, electrical design, installation, and commissioning of automation and material-handling systems for automotive OEMs and general manufacturing, and we provide technical training for plant maintenance teams. In machine building we design and build complete automation cells - robots, end-of-arm tooling, and upstream and downstream equipment for injection molding and plastics processing - from concept through factory acceptance, installation, and customer buy-off. Our goal is to provide quality, elegant solutions that ensure the success of each of our customers. We offer the stability and long-term prospects of an international group together with the flat hierarchies, short decision paths, and personal responsibility of a 25-person team. This position is part of our Plastics Automation division, which designs and builds robot cells, end-of-arm tooling, and upstream/downstream automation for injection molding and plastics processing. THE ROLE Designs automation cells, retrofits, and system reconfigurations: develops 3D models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings for robot cells, end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, guarding, and auxiliary equipment, and creates and maintains the Bills of Materials that turn them into purchased and manufactured parts. Provides mechanical engineering support to internal teams and customers from concept through implementation. WHAT YOU WILL DO Design & Detailing Develop mechanical concepts and detailed 3D models of custom automation equipment, including robotic end-of-arm tooling, grippers, fixtures, frames, guarding, and auxiliary material-handling systems Produce detailed 2D manufacturing drawings with tolerances, surface finishes, welding symbols, and material callouts for machined, sheet-metal, welded, and purchased parts Modify and adapt existing library components for new or similar applications; maintain the SAR CAD library, drawing templates, and drawing standards Create mechanical designs in compliance with applicable machine-safety standards, and generate technical specifications to ensure compliance with SAR standards Materials & Procurement Support Prepare and maintain complete Bills of Materials in the ERP system for production orders; create new material master records for custom components and update BOMs for delivered equipment Prepare drawing packages and quantities for purchasing and outside manufacturing (CNC, laser cutting, welding, coating); check supplier drawings and quotes for conformity Submit parts and equipment for procurement and purchasing activities Support project quoting with mechanical labor and material cost estimates Project Support & General Participate in kickoff meetings, design reviews, factory acceptance tests, training sessions, and other project activities Create project documentation including layouts, assembly drawings, spare-parts lists, and wear-item details Assist production assembly and integration teams with drawing clarifications and with pre-assembly of new builds and retrofits prior to shipment Provide technical engineering support to internal teams across the organization and to external customers, interpreting and supplying technical information as required Collaborate with cross-functional teams by providing documentation, clarification, and technical guidance to keep project workflow efficient; record as-built deviations and correct the drawings Perform additional duties, special projects, and assignments as directed by management WHAT YOU BRING Education / Training Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, mechanical design, or drafting - or a completed apprenticeship or equivalent experience; a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engine…