What Does Machine Design Engineer Do:
Machine
Designs is one of the most important branches in engineering designs. The
Product designer creates a range of items, from everyday products such as
Household appliances, mobile phones, Automobiles, etc. to larger items like
industrial tools, large equipment, and machinery.
As
a designer, you might work on a new product or improve the existing ones, and
use your understanding of technology, materials, and manufacturing methods to
improve the design and usability of an item. Designers also modify existing
products or processes to increase efficiency or improve performance.
To
understand what exactly the machine design is about. let us consider an example
of the gearbox of a car, the gearbox transmits the motion as well as power of
the engine to the wheels of the vehicle. For the Gears wheels to run at desired
speeds and also to take the desired loads it is important that they should be
designed using some standard calculations. During the designing of gears,
various calculations are performed considering speed and load on the gears and
finally, the gear with a particular material and with specific dimensions that
can take all the loads and that can be manufactured at least possible cost.
Similarly all the parts of the car including the engine, etc have to be
designed so that they optimally meet all functional requirements at the lowest
possible cost. This whole process of designing is called machine designs.
Machine Design Work Involves:
- Designing.
- Modeling.
- Prototyping.
- Testing.
What Are The Duties Of The Designer?
- Design/Redesign devices using analysis and Computer-aided design.
- Develop and test
prototypes.
- Also, analyze the test results and perform changes to the design or system as needed.
- Machine designers typically begin a project by meeting with the project managers, engineers, clients to understand the needs and requirements for a new project.
- Once materials and specifications have been determined, the designers begin using design software like AUTO CAD, PROE, CATIA, NX, SOLID WORKS to develop models.
- Once a preliminary model is set machine designer is responsible for presenting it to the project engineer.
- If the model is approved, the designer may finalize the designs and send the prints to the production department.
- Required Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in an engineering role or in a related field. (experience required may vary based on the company)
- Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Mechanical skills.
- Deep command at any one designing software and should be aware of top designing software.
- Deep IT and CAD knowledge
- Strong creative, mathematical, and computer skills.
- Experience designing industry-specific products.
- Flexible approach to work and ability to adopt change.
- Able to work in a team environment.
What Are The Companies That Recruit A Machine Design Engineer?
In any technical related sector, the designer plays a key role in bringing out the imagined or virtual models into real-life applications and give life to raw materials by converting them into useful products.
- Many Of The Mechanical Industries Recruit The Designers.
- Aerospace and Automotive Industries.
- Manufacturing Industries.
- Transport, Including Road and Railways.
- Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG).
- Construction and Building Services.
- Medical Engineering, Etc.
What Would Be The Salary?
Based
on the various companies, positions, and experience, on average mechanical
design engineer was paid about 25-30K for freshers and about 50k for 4+ years
experience.