Senior Product Design Engineer; Mechanical

We are looking for an experienced Senior Product Design Engineer (Mechanical) to lead the design and development of custom semi-automated machinery used in advanced manufacturing environments. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in automation equipment, custom machine design, or medical device manufacturing. You will take ownership of projects from initial concept through final build, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative mechanical solutions.

Design and develop custom semi-automated equipment using Solid Works from concept through production-ready designs.

Create detailed 3D models, large assemblies, and manufacturing drawings with accurate GD&T and tolerance analysis.

Manage engineering documentation, revisions, and file control using Solid Works PDM.

Select and integrate mechanical components such as bearings, actuators, pneumatic systems, linear guides, motors, sensors, and other purchased parts.

Design equipment with a focus on manufacturability, assembly, reliability, operator safety, and ease of maintenance.

Build prototypes, assemble equipment, perform testing, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and support system validation.

Work closely with controls engineers to integrate mechanical designs with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and automated processes.

Support installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of equipment in manufacturing environments.

Provide technical leadership, review designs, and mentor junior mechanical engineers throughout project execution.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

5+ years of experience designing custom automation equipment, semi-automated machinery, or special-purpose machines.

Advanced proficiency in Solid Works, including complex part modeling, large assemblies, and detailed mechanical drawings.

Strong experience with Solid Works PDM, including document management, revision control, and engineering workflows.

Thorough understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and mechanical design best practices.

Experience selecting and integrating standard mechanical components into custom equipment designs.

Hands-on experience assembling, testing, debugging, and validating mechanical systems in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.

Proven ability to independently lead mechanical design projects and provide technical guidance to other engineers.

Experience designing medical device products, medical device manufacturing equipment, or equipment used in highly regulated industries.

Background in precision automation, small form-factor assemblies, or high-precision manufacturing systems.

Experience designing benchtop or tabletop automation equipment.

Familiarity with the mechanical integration of PLC-controlled machinery, robotics, and machine vision systems.

Previous experience working for a custom automation equipment manufacturer, machine builder, or system integrator.

Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and continuous improvement principles.

This position is well suited for a hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, leading new product development, and designing innovative automation equipment from concept to implementation.