Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting custom automated equipment from concept through installation and production launch. The position plays a key role in transforming customer requirements into innovative, reliable, and manufacturable automation solutions.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing custom automation equipment, robotic cells, material handling systems, assembly equipment, and other automated machinery
. This individual is comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and is capable of managing multiple projects and priorities while maintaining schedule, quality, and technical requirements.

• Design and develop custom automated equipment from initial concept through detailed engineering and production.
• Develop mechanical systems for robotic cells, automated assembly systems, material handling equipment, machine tending applications, and custom machinery
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• Create 3D models, detailed drawings, layouts, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation using 3D CAD software.
• Develop innovative mechanical concepts based on customer requirements, applications, cycle-time requirements, and production objectives.
• Select and integrate mechanical components including linear motion systems, pneumatic devices, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, tooling, and other automation components.
• Design robot end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, nests, grippers, guarding, and machine structures
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• Work closely with Controls Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Project Managers, Manufacturing, and Assembly personnel to develop complete automation systems.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly activities.
• Review customer specifications and translate requirements into practical mechanical designs.
• Generate and maintain engineering drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Support prototype builds, machine assembly, debug, run-off, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and system-level issues during machine build and integration.
• Make design modifications based on testing, customer feedback, and production requirements.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, and design decisions to internal teams and project stakeholders.
• Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities, deadlines, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate engineering activities with project schedules and proactively identify potential technical or schedule risks.
• Support customer interactions, design reviews, and on-site installation or commissioning as required.
• Continuously improve design standards, engineering processes, and reusable automation solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field
  ; equivalent engineering experience may be considered.
• Experience designing and developing custom automated equipment or machinery
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• Experience with robotic automation, robotic cells, automated assembly systems, or material handling systems
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• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Solid Works, Inventor, Creo, or Siemens NX
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• Demonstrated ability to take mechanical designs from concept through detailed design, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning
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• Experience designing fixtures, tooling, machine structures, guarding, and other mechanical automation components.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, tolerancing, and material selection.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to…