Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing developing and supporting custom automation equipment robotic systems and manufacturing machinery from concept through installation. This position works closely with controls engineers electrical technicians project managers manufacturing and customers to deliver innovative reliable and cost-effective automation solutions.

The ideal candidate is hands-on detail-oriented and enjoys solving challenging manufacturing problems while working in a fast-paced project environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design custom automation equipment and robotic systems using 3D CAD software.
• Develop complete machine layouts assemblies and manufacturing drawings.
• Design robotic cells machine tending systems conveyors material handling systems fixtures end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) safety guarding structural weldments.
• Perform tolerance stack-up and mechanical calculations.
• Review customer specifications and support project estimating.
• Coordinate engineering activities with project managers.
• Release manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Support procurement fabrication assembly debug and machine runoff.
• Participate in customer design reviews FATs SATs installations and commissioning.
• Develop engineering standards and continuously improve design practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 210 years of machine design experience (entry-level candidates with strong internships considered).
• Proficiency with Inventor SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Knowledge of pneumatics bearings gearboxes servo applications linear motion systems and structural design.
• Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FANUC ABB or collaborative robots.
• Experience designing EOAT conveyors fixtures machine tending systems and automation equipment.
• Knowledge of GD&T machine safety standards PDM systems and FEA or motion simulation.

Key Competencies

• Mechanical aptitude
• Creative problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Initiative
• Team collaboration
• Customer focus
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Continuous learning

Performance Expectations

• Deliver high-quality mechanical designs on schedule.
• Produce accurate manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Design reliable serviceable and cost-effective automation systems.
• Support startup and customer acceptance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement while demonstrating Integrity Innovation Commitment and Teamwork.