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Mechanical Engineer
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-09-02
Listing for:
X4 Engineering
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Safety Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in machine safety, risk assessment, and manufacturing automation to support safety improvements across industrial operations. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on identifying hazards, designing safer equipment and workstations, and ensuring compliance with industry safety standards.
The ideal candidate comes from a manufacturing, assembly, production, or packaging environment and has experience implementing engineering controls rather than process or refinery engineering.
What you'll do
- Conduct machinery risk assessments and hazard analyses for production equipment.
- Design and implement machine guarding and engineering safety improvements.
- Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance and machine safety initiatives.
- Collaborate with controls engineers on PLC-controlled automated equipment.
- Evaluate ergonomic risks and develop safer workstation and tooling designs.
- Perform safety audits, inspections, and assist with incident investigations.
- Validate safety systems and ensure compliance with OSHA and international machinery safety standards.
- Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Engineering teams to improve operator safety and equipment reliability.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience performing machinery risk assessments and hazard analyses.
- Working knowledge of ISO 12100, ISO 13849, IEC 62061, and ANSI B11 standards.
- Strong understanding of machine guarding, LOTO, and OSHA 1910 regulations.
- Experience with industrial automation, control systems, and PLC-operated machinery.
- Ability to work on-site in Houston, TX five days per week.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar PLC platforms.
- Robotics or automated equipment integration experience.
- Ergonomic assessment and human factors engineering experience.
- Knowledge of Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) concepts.
- Proven track record of leading machine safety upgrades or equipment modernization projects.
Ideal background
- Machine Safety Engineer
- Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer
- Automation / Controls Engineer with safety experience
- Packaging or Assembly Equipment Engineer
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