Grant — Mechanical Engineer
Grant
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Programming Skills (4)
Mechanical design of large assemblies and facility layouts for the production of parts, assemblies, and integrated equipment.
Applications include vision guided pick for dot sticker placement, sheet pick and places, and lab automation for tube filling and capping.
Applications include Vision guided robotics, sensor intergrations, defect detection, process verification, and machine registration. Products used: C-face, all-in-one, line scan, 3d profilier, and wide area CMM
Applications include offline programming, simulation, and validation prior to deployment, and cycle time analysis. Programmed and validated robot paths for FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, Universal Robots, and Epson platforms.
About Me
Mechanical engineer and integrator in designing and deploying custom automation for material handling and high-throughput manufacturing. Delivers full-scope integration services: automation process development and cell/line layout, digital twin modeling of production lines, 2D/3D vision inspection system design, CNC and 3D printer machine tending, and component installation and retrofit work. Experienced in robotics and tooling integration, linear motion systems, gripping technology, and machine vision for high-precision material handling and conveyance applications, from concept through installation. Proficient in SolidWorks, Draftsight, and RoboDK for mechanical design, with strong grounding in process development, hydraulics, pneumatics, and material science across a range of substrates and product types
Skilled Trades (3)
Full stack machine design, from customer requirement to acceptance testing, on custom process, equipment improvements, and machine accessories.
background in project management for automation companies in equipment and process development
MIG/TIG certificate from AWS, Competent with Mill/Lathe, Proper hardware/fit sizing and selection, Good with inspecting and reworking parts, Familiar with commercial and residential construction practices
Professional Competencies (2)
Applications (5)
Process review, process identification, process improvements, operational effciency, emerging technology, emerging products, safety compliance, facility layouts, ROIs, and feasability analysis
Robotic and automation system design and interfacing with part loading in CNCs, tray loading in 3D printers, and singulated product from press operations.
Fanuc, ABB, Universal Robots, MiR, Epson, Dorner, Bosch, MK, Roller Chain, Precision Cam Followers, Belt Drive, Screw Drive, Planetary Roller Screw, Allen Bradley Servo, Beckhoff Servo, Kollmorgan Servo, Stepper Motors, Linear Motors, Blow Feeders, Orbital Riveters, Part Presenting, Bowl Feeders, 3D Bin Picking
Supplied multiprocess systems for box erecting, product sleeving, product labeling, vision based rejection, boxing, palletizing, and pallet transfers
Selection of sensors and cameras across many closed loop control devices systems including proximity, thrubeam, color detection, transparent material, retroreflective, fiber optic, radar, laser, image sensor
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Work Experience(3)
Mechanical engineering business in design, distribution, and installation services for custom systems including: robotics, conveyors, feeders, furnaces, chillers, vision cameras, mechanical actuators, desktop equipment, machine tending, work holding, and end-of-arm tooling
Managed a team of engineers to execute robotic systems with connected software (Inductive Automation Ignition: HMI, SCADA, MES, and OEE). Industries include medical device, laboratory testing, machine tending, and injection molding machines. We were able to accomplish big multiphase automation projects with varying levels of internal experience, vendor competencies, and customer requests.
Design engineering and project management at an OEM/ Integrator for new product development in sheet and web converting on hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, and rotary presses. Responsibilities included sales, application, design, supplier coordination, prototyping, assembling, troubleshooting, and installing.
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- What does Grant do?
- Grant is a Mechanical Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Grant located?
- Grant is based in Kansas City, Missouri.
- What does Grant specialize in?
- Grant works with Dassault Systemes, Epson, RoboDK, Keyence, Mechanical Design Engineer as a Mechanical Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
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