Organization Name
SIGNODE INDIA LIMITED
Position Title
Sr Design Engineer
Reports to
Srungari Ramu
Department
Automation
Job Location/Country
Rudraram / Telangana/ India
Position Summary: Sr Design Engineer - Material Handling, Packaging Automation equipment & Systems
Roles & Responsibilities
· Conceptualize and Developing mechanical Design and detail engineering for automation equipment.
· Drive end-to-end design: layout, mechanism selection, sizing, DFM/DFA, tolerance stack-up, GD&T, and material selection.
· Create and release 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and BoMs with proper revision control and standards compliance.
· Design and perform engineering analyses. Run FEA simulations for frames, arms, conveyor structures, pick‑and‑place gantries, and custom equipment. (static, kinematic, thermal, Roller/belt/modular link/inclined conveyor/down-ender, liberators/lifters/chain/gear sizing, pneumatics/hydraulics, linear motion systems).
· Design for modularity, safety, Risk Assessment, FMEA, RCA, etc. and serviceability, and lifecycle cost.
· Conduct stress & strain analysis, hand calculations, and structural sizing.
· Validate designs under load (dynamic & static), including deflection, vibration, and fatigue checks.
· Ensure compliance with safety and machine directives (e.g., ISO 12100, ISO 13849, CE where applicable).
· Collaborate with Controls/PLC/Robot teams for mechanism-sensor integration and cable routing.
· Prepare and review mfg. documents (welding symbols, tolerances, surface finishes, heat treatments).
· Preparing the machine layouts with feedback elements and actuators like pneumatics, electrical and hydraulics.
· Participate in departmental strategic planning and design review.
· To work in the team and develop designs as per the schedules.
Candidate Profile:
· Diploma or Bachelor of Engineering / Technology in Mechanical
· Mechanical engineer with machine building experience [Machine tool design, SPM, Material handling, conveying equipment, Packaging m/c building]. Experience in in-plant automation equipment building is desired.
· Requires a thorough understanding of technical, regulatory, and commercial issues as well as pure design considerations.
· Proficient with the engineering calculations of the stress and strains of mechanical members based on various load conditions. Cycle time calculations, Motor Power calculations, creative; good oral and written skills in English.
· Hands on work experience – 5 - 8 years in 3D modelling and designing in Solid Work, and Auto-CAD [2D and 3D] drafting, prefer experience in Automation industries, who are supplying to automobile sector, Packaging Industry.
Why Signode?
We are an employee centric organization and believe in empowering our employees. Through our policies, procedures and employee engagement interventions, we focus on building a motivated, engaged and talented workforce that will strive towards Signode’s growth. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and believe that embracing Diversity and Inclusion will help pave the way for a sustainable future by attracting and retaining the most talented people.
As you join Signode, you will discover how it feels working with passionate teams who excel at their work, a team that encourages and rewards individuals for their ability to think out of the box and a team that provides exposure to help individuals discover their hidden potential and add value to the organization.
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate and the organization reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
Come join us! Let’s combine our zeal towards success and reach greater heights!