Tooling Automation Design Engineer

Job Title: Tooling / Automation Design Engineer
Location: Appleton, Wisconsin
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Experience Required: Relevant experience in tooling, fixture design, and robotic automation
Employment Type: Full Time
Company: Intellectt Inc

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Tooling / Automation Design Engineer with experience in fixture design, manufacturing engineering, and robotic automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing manufacturing fixtures, creating detailed SolidWorks models and fabrication drawings, and collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams to improve production efficiency and process capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of manufacturing, assembly, welding, and inspection fixtures using SolidWorks.

• Create detailed 3D fixture layouts, assemblies, and fabrication drawings using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Support robotic automation initiatives and integrate fixture solutions into manufacturing processes.

• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to validate fixture concepts, support production trials, and resolve shop-floor issues.

• Drive process capability, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency improvements through effective fixture design solutions.

• Develop and modify fixture designs based on manufacturing requirements and production feedback.

• Coordinate with onsite and offshore teams to ensure successful execution of tooling and automation projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.

• Hands-on experience in fixture design and manufacturing.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, and detailed fabrication drawings.

• Experience designing manufacturing, assembly, welding, and inspection fixtures.

• Strong understanding of GD&T and fabrication drawing requirements.

• Experience with robotic automation in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide shop-floor support.

• Ability to work onsite in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Preferred Skills

• Experience validating fixture concepts and supporting manufacturing trials.

• Knowledge of process improvement, productivity optimization, and manufacturing process capability.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

• Experience coordinating with onsite and offshore engineering teams.

Benefits:- Eligible employees may have access to benefits offered by Intellectt Inc. in accordance with the applicable benefit plans and eligibility requirements.

Health Insurance:- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.

Retirement Benefits:- A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.

Paid Time Off (PTO):- No PTO is provided other than that required by applicable state and local laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity:- Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.