Design Engineer

Material Handling & Automation Systems

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Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on large-scale automation, conveyor, robotics, and material handling projects across some of the nation's leading manufacturing and distribution facilities? We are seeking a Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering team that designs and integrates custom automation and material handling solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, mechanical design, CAD work, and seeing their designs move from concept to installation.

Work on Real Automation Projects: Design equipment and systems used in distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and automated production environments.

Variety and Technical Challenge: Work with conveyor systems, custom machinery, structural components, automation systems, and integrated equipment rather than designing the same product every day.

Strong Career Development Collaborate with Mechanical, Controls, Automation, and Commissioning Engineers while gaining exposure to complete project life cycles from concept through installation.

See Your Designs Come to Life: Participate in equipment design, troubleshooting, installation support, startup activities, and as-built documentation.

• Create and modify mechanical equipment designs using Solid Works and AutoCAD.
• Develop 3D models, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and installation packages.
• Collaborate with Automation, Controls, and Commissioning teams on system layouts and customer solutions.
• Support custom material handling and automation projects from concept through deployment.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and design analysis.
• Troubleshoot equipment and update drawings to reflect as-built field conditions.
• Create manuals, maintenance documentation, and technical reports.
• Research new components, materials, and technologies for future projects.
• Support installation, startup, and post-launch engineering activities as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Solid Works experience required.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD design.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to create fabrication, welding, assembly, and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, automation, material handling, industrial equipment, or custom machinery projects is highly preferred.

This is not a traditional product design role. You'll be supporting custom-engineered automation and material handling systems that help manufacturers and distribution facilities improve efficiency, throughput, and productivity. If you enjoy designing equipment that moves, operates, and solves real-world engineering challenges, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career while working alongside a highly regarded engineering team.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $44.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan,…