Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Custom Robotic Cells & Machine Architec

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Custom Robotic Cells & Machine Architecture $100,000 – $120,000/yr
• Brown Deer, WI Area (Northern Milwaukee County)
• 1st Shift (Mon–Fri)
• Direct-Hire Pay &

Incentives:

Base salary up to $120,000/yr based on custom machine design depth, backed by a comprehensive corporate health and retirement benefits package.

Work Pattern/

Schedule:

Predictable 1st shift schedule (Monday – Friday), 100% onsite in a high-growth, modern manufacturing and engineering environment.

Environment & Company Profile:
Elite global OEM designing ground-up, complex custom automation and robotic cells; small, agile team of five Lead Engineers with design bays and assembly floor under one roof.

Core Functional Scope:
Ground-up machine architecture, Solid Works large assemblies, custom robotic cell integration, high-speed pick-and-place, precision power transmission, pneumatics/hydraulics, and project leadership.

Strict Requirements & Authorization:
Requires BSME or 5–10 years of ground-up custom equipment design depth, expert Solid Works fluency, US work authorization, and a local commute to 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. Offering high technical autonomy, zero micromanagement, and a clear path toward senior leadership, this position is built for an inventive engineer who thrives on solving complex industrial puzzles.

What You 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.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

Education & Experience:

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.

Solid Works Expertise:
Expert fluency modeling large assemblies, managing configurations, and drafting production-ready drawings in Solid Works.

Manufacturing Acuity:
Practical understanding of structural weldments (GMAW/GTAW), material selection, machine shop processes, and precision machining tolerances.

Project Management & Career Stability:
Proven history of maintaining project schedules and budgets, paired with a solid employment history showing strong tenure.

Local Residency: 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)
Robotic Cell Integration:
Hands-on experience designing end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and integrating Fanuc or ABB robotic arms into automated lines.

International Standards:
Familiarity with European machinery safety standards (CE marking, ISO/ISO 13849 safety integration).Cross-Functional Design:
Background working directly alongside controls engineers to co-design servo-driven motion profiles and sensor placement.