Senior Automation & Robotic Cell Design Engineer

Location: Brown Deer, WI (Northern Milwaukee County) |
Schedule: Full-Time, Direct Hire, 1st Shift, Mon-Fri, 100% Onsite |
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000/yr

A high-growth, international OEM that designs ground-up, complex custom automation and robotic cells for global market leaders across North America and Europe is seeking a Senior Automation & Robotic Cell Design Engineer for a Direct Hire opportunity. This role offers a rare chance to see custom mechanical designs manufactured, wired, and assembled on-site, working closely with machinists, builders, and controls engineers in a facility that houses design bays and the assembly floor under one roof.

• Lead mechanical design integrity and engineering accuracy for high-speed, multi-axis automated machinery and robotic work cells
• Develop concepts and collaborate with Project Managers to create cost-effective, high-performance automated solutions
• Break down complex design scopes into milestones, guiding internal detailers/designers and coordinating with external fabrication partners
• Integrate fluid power and drive mechanics, applying advanced engineering principles to select hydraulics, pneumatics, and servo systems
• Conduct early-stage design reviews to eliminate safety hazards, pinch points, and ergonomic issues prior to shop release
• Serve as technical contact for global clients while managing 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 in Solid Works for modeling large assemblies, managing configurations, and drafting production-ready drawings
• Practical understanding of structural weldments (GMAW/GTAW), material selection, machine shop processes, and precision machining tolerances
• Proven history of maintaining project schedules and budgets, with strong employment tenure
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) required; must reside within a dependable daily commute radius of Brown Deer, WI

• 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 13849 safety integration)
• Background working directly alongside controls engineers to co-design servo-driven motion profiles and sensor placement

• Base salary up to $120,000 with full benefits

This position offers high-autonomy, ground-up machine design with immediate assembly feedback loops and a clear path toward senior leadership, all within a stable, 100% on-site, first-shift schedule.