Mechanical Automation Engineer 3

About the role

This 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 Mechanical Automation Engineer 3 is responsible for conceptualizing, specifying, designing, ordering, and programming automation equipment with a focus on robotics. The role also involves providing guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, technicians, and operations support staff, managing project plans, executing capital projects, and coordinating multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and prototype new concepts for automation.
• Analyze processes to optimize cycle times.
• Implement equipment cells into a production environment.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
• Document equipment/tooling designs with appropriate bills of materials, cost analysis, and drawings.
• Coordinate project work internally and externally to ensure on-time completion within budget.
• Develop suppliers for manufacturing equipment and foster continuous improvement in equipment uptime, efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Manage automation project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Create preventive maintenance plans to maintain equipment in optimal form.
• Develop detailed equipment manuals and hand off to operations.
• Assist with training operations and maintenance on new automation equipment.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor/manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years in a production/manufacturing engineer role.
• 3+ years of 3D CAD design experience (SOLIDWORKS preferred).
• 3+ years of equipment design experience (automation, HVAC equipment, automotive, or appliance industry preferred).
• 1+ years working with industrial robots (FANUC preferred).
• Experience with pneumatic and sensor component selection.
• Basic understanding of electrical diagrams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering theory, processes, and practice.

Skills

• Advanced 3D CAD design skills.
• Industrial robot programming and simulation.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Compliance-oriented with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and collaboration skills for team environments.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with forklift traffic; various PPE required.
• Higher noise volume in some areas; hearing protection required.
• Ability to stand for long periods (8–10 hours).
• Repetitive movement, good eye/hand coordination, and operation of hand/power tools.
• Requires standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, twisting, and turning.
• May require lifting, carrying, and/or moving up to 50 lbs.