Design Automation Engineer

Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is the development and support of software tools to automate engineering design processes. The position is also responsible for gathering, converting, and validating product information into actionable insights used to develop product proposals in a structured process that includes ideation, conceptualization, and concept development. Integral parts of the process include confirming that concepts conform with VELUX strategies, design for the customer, technical feasibility, and evaluation of the critical business success factors. The position is reported directly to Automation and Outsourcing Manager.
Standard Work Schedule
: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Monthly Pay Range:
$6,567.00 - $8,209.00
Primary Responsibilities:

• Create product designs ending at an initial business case used to kick off product development.
• Execute CADD work that supports the design process.
• Responsible for learning and maintaining best design and modeling practices to support CADD automation.
• Work closely with other engineers to maintain consistent design language and product philosophy.
• Work closely with product management, estimating, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality to ensure well balanced and effective designs.
• Create critical market and material specifications needed to describe product requirements and constraints.
• Reviews and approves detailed product drawings and bills of materials for completeness and correctness including material, geometry, tolerance, etc.
• Supports the product test system by developing test methods resulting from development work.
• Assists with budget preparation.
• Performs other assignments as directed by local management based on Company needs.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Industrial Design is required.
• Minimum of 3 years industrial design experience in the following areas: CADD, configuration management, manufacturing, technical documentation, and other industry technologies (such as CRM, MRP, and ERP) to identify, assist/implement, and manage the implementation team in software integrations as required.
• Proficiency with 3D CADD tools is required. (Thorough understanding parametric relationship of SolidWorks/ DriveWorks preferred)
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure (hardware, software, network, relational databases) understanding of software licensing (licenses, maintenance, SaaS) and deployment technologies (i.e., On‐premises, cloud, hybrid)
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel) and SQL queries and commands for Database integration and automation.
• Research, competitive analysis experience, is preferred.
• Project management experience is required with project completion skills demonstrated.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and passion for creating high-quality products.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ideation, brainstorming and problem-solving ability.
• Alignment with VELUX company values of commitment, mutual respect, improvements, local initiative, and thoroughness.
• Present a positive and professional appearance and image.
• An independent self-starter who is capable of functioning in a team environment.
• Self-driven, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work within structured deadlines and budgets.
• Ability to perform the essential functions assigned to the position.
• Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the job.

Employee Benefits:
Our ambition of treating employees better than most other companies includes the challenging work environment we strive to create as well as the competitive benefit programs available to employees and their dependents upon joining the Company. Some of these include:

• Group Health Insurance Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Care Plan
• Prescription Drug Card Program
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of Absences
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Cancer Protection Plan
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational Assistance Program
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Vacation Day Program
• Sick Day Program
• Service Recognition Program
• And Much More