Mechanical Engineer

Company Description Blue Print Automation (BPA) is a world leader in end-of-line packaging automation, designing and manufacturing solutions for flexible and other challenging packages. The company specializes in vision-guided robotics for precise picking and loading, advanced secondary packaging systems, and turnkey packaging lines from end of processing through palletizing. With thousands of installations in over 60 countries, BPA operates three full-service manufacturing facilities in the USA and Europe, an additional facility in Hangzhou, China, and multiple global subsidiaries for sales and service.

BPA is driven by innovation and close collaboration with customers, delivering customized technologies that optimize packaging performance in markets such as bakery, confectionery, dairy, dry food, fresh produce, frozen, personal care, pet food, pharmaceutical, protein, snacks, and ice cream.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Mechanical Engineer role based in Longmont, CO. The Mechanical Engineer will design and develop packaging machinery and automation solutions, creating detailed mechanical layouts and models using CAD tools. Responsibilities include performing engineering calculations, selecting components, preparing bills of materials, and supporting the build, assembly, and testing of equipment. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, and sales to translate customer requirements into robust mechanical designs, and providing technical support during installation, commissioning, and after-sales service.

The Mechanical Engineer will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and participate in research and development activities to enhance BPA’s product portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing or a closely related discipline, plus 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment that involves robotic experience in the packaging automation industry.
• Strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering, with the ability to apply engineering principles to packaging machinery and automation solutions.
• Proficiency in Machine Design, including mechanism development, component selection, and structural analysis for industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools for 3D modeling, detailed drawings, and mechanical layouts.
• Skills in Project Management to plan, coordinate, and deliver engineering projects on time and within scope.
• Experience in Research and Development (R&D), including prototyping, testing, and iterating mechanical designs based on performance data.
• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and production personnel.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to document designs, specifications, and test results clearly.
• Familiarity with industrial automation, packaging equipment, or robotics is highly beneficial.
• Experience with safety standards, CE/UL compliance, and design for manufacturability and maintainability is a plus.