Senior Automation & Robotic Cell Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-06
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics
Senior Automation & Robotic Cell Design Engineer
Base salary up to $120,000 with full benefits, joining an elite global OEM with design bays and assembly floor under one roof.
Advanced Solid Works for large assemblies, custom robotic cell integration, high-speed pick-and-place, precision power transmission, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
High-autonomy ground-up machine design with zero repetitive tweaks, immediate assembly feedback loops, and a clear path toward senior leadership.
Stable 1st-shift schedule with 100% on-site collaboration in a high-growth, modern manufacturing environment.
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) required; residence within a dependable daily commute radius of Brown Deer, WI.
If you are a veteran machine designer or BSME looking to escape rigid corporate silos and repetitive product tweaks, this direct-hire role provides an exceptional technical home. Our client is a high-growth, international OEM designing ground-up, complex custom automation and robotic cells for global market leaders across North America and Europe. Operating in a 100% Solid Works environment as one of five Lead Engineers, you will enjoy the unique privilege of watching your custom mechanical creations manufactured, wired, and assembled right on-site with an immediate feedback loop from machinists, builders, and controls engineers.
WhatYou Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)
Ground-Up Machine Architecture:
Lead mechanical design integrity and engineering accuracy for high-speed, multi-axis automated machinery and robotic work cells.
Conceptual Design & Quoting:
Develop concepts and collaborate with Project Managers to brainstorm cost-effective, high-performance automated solutions.
Project & Team Leadership:
Break down complex design scopes into milestones, guiding internal detailers/designers and coordinating with external fabrication partners.
Fluid Power & Drive Systems:
Integrate fluid power and drive mechanics, applying advanced engineering principles to select hydraulics, pneumatics, and servo systems.
Design Reviews & Safety Verification:
Conduct early-stage design reviews to eliminate safety hazards, pinch points, and ergonomic issues prior to shop release.
Client & Assembly Floor
Collaboration:
Serve as technical contact for global clients while managing strict BOM engineering releases and resolving assembly floor issues in real time.
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or 5–10 years of verifiable, ground-up custom equipment design experience in heavy machinery or high-speed automation.
Expert fluency modeling large assemblies, managing configurations, and drafting production-ready drawings in Solid Works.
Practical understanding of structural weldments (GMAW/GTAW), material selection, machine shop processes, and precision machining tolerances.
Proven history of maintaining project schedules and budgets, paired with a solid employment history showing strong tenure.
US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a dependable daily driving radius of Brown Deer / Northern Milwaukee County, WI.
Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)Hands-on experience designing end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and integrating Fanuc or ABB robotic arms into automated lines.
Familiarity with European machinery safety standards (CE marking, ISO/ISO 13849 safety integration).
Background working directly alongside controls engineers to co-design servo-driven motion profiles and sensor placement.
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