Engineer Mechanical Automation 2

The Mechanical Automation Engineering 2 position is part of the Production Engineering group that supports all areas of production and assembly in the factory, including sheet‑metal stamping, copper tubing, aluminum tubing, heat‑exchange coils, paint, plastics, material kitting, and assembly. The role focuses on conceptualizing, specifying, designing, ordering, and programming automation equipment with an emphasis on robotics, while managing project plans and capital projects that require multi‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Work under the general direction of senior engineers.
• Develop equipment specifications and cost breakdowns for industrial automation equipment.
• Design automation cell layouts, fixtures, robot tooling, etc., using 3D CAD software.
• Create detailed CAD drawings for manufacturing.
• Perform robot sizing, selection, simulation, and programming.
• Analyze processes to optimize cycle times.
• Implement small equipment cells into a production environment.
• Document equipment/tooling designs with bills of materials, cost analysis, and drawings.
• Coordinate project work internally and with other departments to ensure on‑time, on‑budget completion.
• Create preventive‑maintenance plans that maintain equipment performance without compromising quality.
• Develop detailed equipment manuals to document new processes and hand off to operations.
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor/manager.

Knowledge & Skills

• General experience in 3D CAD design (SolidWorks preferred).
• General knowledge of industrial robots and basic programming (FANUC preferred).
• Basic understanding of pneumatics and sensors.
• Understanding of manufacturing engineering theory, processes, and practice.
• Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills; compliance‑oriented with strong attention to detail.
• Effective project‑management skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication for all organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities; teamwork orientation.

Competencies

• 3+ years in a production/manufacturing engineer role.
• 1+ year of 3D CAD design experience.
• 1+ year working with industrial robots (preferred).

Education / Certification

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering (required).

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with forklift traffic and various PPE requirements. Noise levels may be high (hearing protection required). Ability to stand for 8–10 hours, walk, stoop, bend, reach, twist, and turn. Must be able to lift, carry, or move up to 50 lb. Repetitive hand/eye coordination and operation of hand and power tools are required.

Reports To: Mechanical Automation Engineering Manager