Company Description

The Averna experience

Averna delivers industry-leading test solutions and services for communications and electronics device-makers worldwide, accelerating product development, quality and innovation:

• Be global@work: Serve international customers and collaborate with cross functional teams in California, across the US, with sister sites in Mexico, in Canada, in Europe and Asia
• Drive innovation@work: Participate in the development of market-leading high-tech products in the Automotive & Transportation, Electric Vehicles, Consumer Electronics, Industrials and Life Sciences.
• Develop your talent@work: Contribute to thrilling projects that will stretch your skills and talent to the maximum.
• Enjoy success@work: Be part of a fast-growing company with award-winning products and teams.
• Share your passion@work: Meet passionate people, enjoy our modern environment and dynamic atmosphere.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with customers to understand and analyze their requirements and prepare system specifications
• Lead the team to create concept designs and DFM of automation equipment, and present designs to customers
• Lead the team to create detailed design and review the designs. Closely work with customers to prepare DFM and detailed designs
• Provide technical credibility during customer meetings and clearly identify and discuss with customers any questions, issues, and challenges
• Work with vendors for procurement, manufacturing, and delivery of equipment, and participate in vendor development
• Assist to setup the relevant quality systems and process to create a high-performance team and high-quality systems.
• Communicate in a clear and timely manner with customers and other stakeholders during all phases of a project
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (Electrical, Mechanical, Optics, Software and other engineering fields as may be relevant for the project)
• Support functional leadership in recruitment, resource management and skill development
• Lead, advise and train junior engineers

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree or higher, in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines

Experience:

• At least 5 years professional experience in mechanical design of automation equipment
• Broad understanding of electromechanical, optics, electrical, mechanical and software systems
• Good understanding of system design, aesthetics and ergonomics
• Experience in automation of manufacturing for consumer electronics, semiconductor and medical domains will be a plus

Technical/Functional Competency:

• Responsible for design of equipment, calculation of parameters and selection of components
• Hands on with CAD modelling software (preferably SolidWorks)
• Proficiency in mechanical design principles, and ability to carry out detailed designs and create DFM
• Proficiency in designs using sheet metal, and surface treatment
• Experience in creating fabrication drawings and supervising assembly technicians to install and debug equipment
• Experience in selection of optimal components for automation equipment, and prepare BoM and Quote
• Tooling and fixture development experience
• Ability to quickly respond to changes and a strong sense of responsibility
• Adherence to project schedule and quality requirements, progress reporting
• Troubleshoot and solve problems in equipment
• Customer Management and presentation skills
• Familiarity with visual inspection systems will be a plus
• Familiarity with testing techniques like air/water leak tests will be a plus

Additional Information

What's in it for YOU

• A multinational high-tech work environment
• Team spirit, fun and passion for technology
• Development and training opportunities
• Attractive salary package including benefits
• We are a fair company
• Opportunities to travel
• Be part of a company that puts ESG at the heart of its mission, for people, planet, and performance.

Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.