SolidWorks Design Engineer – Automated Machine Design

Location: Farmington, CT
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $100,000+ annually, based on experience

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a company specializing in precision gaging and dimensional measurement solutions to identify an experienced Solid Works Design Engineer - Automated Machine Design for a Direct Hire Opportunity in Farmington, CT.

This position is ideal for a hands-on mechanical design professional with at least five years of experience designing custom automated machinery, mechanical assemblies, and precision equipment using Solid Works. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing custom machinery and automated inspection systems used in advanced manufacturing environments.

Working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams, this individual will manage mechanical design projects from initial concept through detailed design, fabrication, assembly, testing, and final implementation. The ideal candidate combines strong 3D modeling skills with practical manufacturing knowledge, precision engineering expertise, and the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex mechanical challenges.

• Design and develop custom automated machinery, mechanical assemblies, fixtures, tooling, and precision gaging equipment using Solid Works.

• Translate customer requirements and engineering concepts into detailed 3D models, assemblies, manufacturing drawings, and production-ready designs.

• Develop mechanical systems for automated inspection, dimensional measurement, part handling, positioning, sorting, and process control applications.

• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including detailed drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly drawings, and design revisions.

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, machining, and assembly teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, reliable, and cost-effective.

• Select and integrate mechanical components, including bearings, linear guides, actuators, pneumatic components, sensors, and other industrial automation hardware.

• Support prototype development, equipment assembly, troubleshooting, testing, and design validation.

• Evaluate existing designs and identify opportunities to improve machine performance, measurement accuracy, repeatability, reliability, and ease of maintenance.

• Apply mechanical engineering principles, dimensional tolerancing, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure precision and functional performance.

• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve design challenges and support projects from initial concept through final implementation.

• Maintain accurate engineering records and ensure designs meet customer specifications, quality requirements, and manufacturing standards.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional mechanical design experience using Solid Works.

• Demonstrated experience designing automated machinery, custom machines, mechanical equipment, or complex electromechanical assemblies.

• Strong proficiency in Solid Works 3D modeling, assemblies, detailed drawings, and design documentation.

• Experience taking mechanical designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, and final implementation.

• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, tolerances, fits, materials, and manufacturing processes.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.

• Experience designing custom fixtures, tooling, machine components, or production equipment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical solutions to complex mechanical design challenges.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and manufacturing teams.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality designs.

• Experience designing automated inspection equipment, precision gaging systems, or dimensional measurement solutions.

• Familiarity with pneumatic systems, actuators, sensors, motors, and other industrial automation components.

• Experience with machine vision, optical inspection, or automated measurement technologies.

• Understanding of CNC machining, precision manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly processes.

• Experience developing custom machinery for high-precision manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, and design validation.