Machine Designer

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 headings for sections present: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (or Qualifications, Skills), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections with real specific content. From posting: - About the role: The description paragraph after "Job Description" is about role. So we can have

About the role

with

containing that paragraph. - Responsibilities: list of responsibilities bullet points. Use

• . - Requirements / Qualifications / Skills: There's "Essential Skills" and "Additional Skills & Qualifications". Also "Work Environment" maybe not needed. We need to decide which sections to include. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine skills/qualifications into one section maybe "Requirements" or "Skills". But we have separate headings allowed: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can choose to include Responsibilities, Requirements (or Skills), Benefits, Pay. Also maybe Work Environment not needed. We have Pay: explicit pay range $50.00 - $64.90/hr. So include Pay section. Benefits: list of benefits given. So include Benefits. Schedule: The posting mentions typical workweek around 45 hours, 75% desk, 25% plant, occasional travel. That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section with that detail. We also have Work Environment details but not required; we could omit to keep sections few. We need to preserve all substantive information; we must not omit details like travel, remote possibility, etc. If we omit Work Environment, we lose some info like team size, culture, location details, etc. But maybe we can incorporate some into About the role or Responsibilities? The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we cannot drop substantive info. We need to include all substantive info somewhere. If we omit a section, we must embed that info elsewhere. Could we add a section "Work Environment"? The allowed headings list includes Work Environment? Not in the list; only those specified headings. So we cannot create a heading not listed. We must use only those headings. So we need to fit work environment info into existing sections like About the role or Responsibilities or maybe Requirements? But that might be awkward but permissible as long as we don't create new headings. We could add a paragraph under About the role that includes work environment details. That would preserve info. Similarly, we need to include details about Job Type & Location (Contract to Hire based out of Bridgman, MI). Also Workplace Type (hybrid). Also Application Deadline (Oct 12, 2026). Also About Actalent boilerplate (should be removed as per instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions). So we should drop the About Actalent section and all EEO etc. Also drop "Job Type & Location" maybe we can incorporate location into About the role or Responsibilities? But location is substantive; we need to preserve it. Could add a short paragraph under About the role that includes location and job type. Similarly, "Application Deadline" is substantive; we need to preserve it. Could add under About the role or maybe a separate section? Not allowed headings besides those. Could add a paragraph under About the role. "Pay And Benefits" we already have separate Pay and Benefits sections. "Work Environment" we can embed into About the role. Thus sections: About the role (includes role description, location, job type, deadline, work environment details), Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe combine Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers. We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Now craft HTML. We'll produce:

  About the role

  ...

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  tags? The instruction: use

  for prose. Could have multiple

  elements. Probably better to separate into multiple

  for readability but still each is prose. We'll keep one

  with sentences. But we have a lot of info; maybe split into multiple

  for clarity but still each is prose. That's fine. Responsibilities:

  Responsibilities

  • ... each responsibility as a line from the list. We need to capture all responsibilities bullet points from the posting. Let's extract them: - Develop and design mechanical components, subassemblies, and complete systems for custom automated production equipment. - Create clear, accurate engineering drawings and documentation in accordance with industry standards and internal guidelines. - Collaborate closely with other mechanical engineers, designers, electrical engineers, controls engineers, project managers, and other cross-functional team members to ensure project success. - Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams, addressing design-related questions and resolving issues to ensure smooth production processes. - Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues by analyzing problems, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions. - Present conceptual and detailed designs to customers in regular design review meetings, clearly explaining design intent and trade-offs. - Ensure technical solutions align with committed functional requirements across all projects within the division. - Own and develop project technical requirements, guiding design teams and stakeholders to resolve technical gaps and ambiguities. - Act as an internal expert on customer processes and products to inform sound mechanical design decisions. - Select, evaluate, and validate third-party equipment to ensure it meets project scope, specifications, and integration requirements. - Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development through factory and site acceptance testing. - Collaborate with Project Managers to assess and manage scope changes, ensuring alignment between customer expectations and company capabilities. - Support resolution of design issues that impact Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) approvals. - Participate in proposal reviews, providing technical input and feasibility assessments for new opportunities. - Support customer site visits to capture as-built conditions and ensure accurate integration of new automated systems. - Serve as a technical point of contact during production, helping to address issues, optimize performance, and ensure successful system deployment. - Travel as needed within the US and Canada to support design reviews, installations, and project milestones, while maintaining effective communication with remote and onsite teams. - Lead project teams from a technical perspective, coordinating mechanical design activities and ensuring alignment with overall project objectives, even without direct reports. That's many. Now Requirements/Skills: combine Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications. Essential Skills list: - Proficiency designing automated production equipment (conceptual and full solutions) - Experience with developing and evaluating full system processes (material flow, inputs/outputs, throughput and OEE, product handling, process validation, etc.) - Proficient in SolidWorks CAD software including FEA simulation - Strong analytical and methodical approach to break down complex problems into simple steps - Project Management experience (Ability to process information, organize and prioritize tasks, exercise sound judgment and work without direct supervision in a team environment) - Ability to travel within the US and Canada Additional Skills & Qualifications: - Engineering degree in a relevant discipline (such as Mechanical Engineering) is preferred. - Experience using NX CAD software is an asset. - Experience with process validation and verification for automated systems is beneficial. - Experience in factory automation, automated test stands, or custom production equipment is advantageous. - Experience participating in or leading design reviews with customers and internal stakeholders. - Familiarity with evaluating and integrating third-party equipment into automated systems. - Interest in staying current with advancements in automation technologies and applying new methods to improve system performance. - Ability to work effectively in both onsite and remote settings, maintaining productivity and communication across distributed teams. We'll list these as
  • under Requirements. Now Benefits: list from posting: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) We'll list each as
  • . Pay:

    Pay

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $64.90/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.

    Schedule:

    Schedule

    The typical workweek is around 45 hours. On a typical day, approximately 75% of the time is spent at the desk performing design work, modeling, and documentation, while about 25% is spent on debug and hands-on support in the plant environment. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required for installations, reviews, or site visits; however, installation issues are often electrical in nature, so travel for mechanical issues is relatively rare. This role can be performed remotely for individuals who are highly experienced and able to operate independently. Even in a remote arrangement, periodic onsite presence is required to attend internal and customer meetings and to support the build and debug phases of projects.

    Now About the role: need to include role description, location, job type, deadline, work environment details (team size, culture, etc.), plus maybe mention that it's Contract to Hire based out of Bridgman, MI, hybrid position, application deadline Oct 12, 2026. Let's craft: Paragraph 1: The Machine Designer is responsible for the mechanical design and engineering of custom automated equipment from initial concept through final review. This role develops conceptual and detailed solutions that meet functional, performance, manufacturability, quality, and timeline requirements while acting as a technical expert on customer processes and products. The Machine Designer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and customers, validates third-party equipment, mitigates technical risks, and provides ongoing support during production and system commissioning. This position offers the opportunity to work on highly technical, custom automation and factory automation projects that enhance long-term career growth and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Paragraph 2: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bridgman, MI, with a hybrid workplace arrangement. The position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026. Paragraph 3: Work environment: The role is part of a large, multidisciplinary engineering organization of more than 80 professionals, including mechanical engineers, designers, controls engineers, electrical engineers, project managers, and applications specialists. The team focuses on designing, building, testing, and integrating custom automation solutions that address complex industrial challenges across diverse markets. The culture emphasizes continuous improvement, collaboration, and a shared mission to elevate the automation industry by solving unique automation challenges with passionate people and robust processes. The work environment is professional yet laid back, with colleagues who enjoy maintaining a friendly atmosphere and using humor to help manage the stress that can come with tight project timelines. The Machine Designer will primarily sit in an engineering center, with a manufacturing plant located across the parking lot and an additional plant approximately 15 minutes away. Team members work with cutting-edge, custom automation and factory automation technologies, including automated test stands, providing significant exposure to advanced equipment and processes. The position offers paid holidays and paid time off. Dress expectations are typical of a professional engineering and manufacturing environment, with standard office attire in the engineering center and appropriate safety‑conscious clothing and personal protective equipment as required when working in the plant. We must ensure we didn't duplicate any content already used elsewhere (like travel etc). Travel is in Responsibilities and Schedule; that's okay. Now ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like EEO etc. We omitted About Actalent and all that. Now produce HTML fragment. We'll need to wrap sections in appropriate tags