Mechanical Engineer – Churubusco

QSI Automation has been serving our customers since our founding in 1988. We build and service fully automated cells, feeder systems, injection molds, and plastic injection machinery along with providing custom machining services. With more than 620 years of combined commitment and experience, we use our expertise to exceed customer expectations with our promise of Quality, Service, and Integrity.

We are looking to add a Mechanical Engineer to our growing team. This is a full-time salary position that is responsible for performing design and detail work of custom automated equipment. The position will involve working alone and in a team environment and will have direct interaction with customers, vendors, and all internal departments. From concept to installation, you will be directly involved in the entire process, bringing ideas to life and creating custom, automated machinery!

• Customer communications as appropriate
• Lead mechanical design/detail from start to finish.
• Concepting and designing of mechanical assemblies
• Manage multiple design projects at different stages of completion.
• Work as a team to expedite machine design.
• Assist with mechanical assembly, troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Willingness to share experience and knowledge with the entire automation team.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers.

• Previous experience with designing custom automated equipment and fixturing.
• Ability to produce detailed part drawings and dimensioning for manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotics for integration
• Ability to create 3D mechanical assemblies - Solid Works preferred.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Experience with machine shop equipment a plus!
• Experience with controls engineering, programming PLC & robotics preferred, but not required.
• Experience with 3D printing preferred

• Medical, dental, vision, & life insurance at 2 weeks.
• Bonus eligibility upon hire
• Profit sharing available
• Paid holidays at 30 days
• 401K with company contribution at 90 days
• Paid vacation

Previous experience designing custom automated equipment and fixturing; ability to produce detailed part drawings and dimensioning for manufacturing; basic understanding of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotics for integration; ability to create 3D mechanical assemblies (Solid Works preferred). Machine shop experience a plus. Controls engineering, PLC and robotics programming, and 3D printing experience preferred but not required.