Mechanical Engineer

About the role

A growing manufacturer of custom automated equipment is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Automation) to design, develop, and support custom machinery and automation systems from concept through final build. This hands‑on engineering opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys machine design, mechanical problem‑solving, and seeing designs come to life on the shop floor. The role works closely with electrical engineers, controls engineers, technicians, vendors, and operations to develop customized equipment involving robotics, pneumatics, motion systems, sensors, actuators, and mechanical assemblies.

Why join us? You will design custom automated machinery from the ground up, take projects from concept and 3D design through fabrication, assembly, testing, and startup, and collaborate directly with electrical, controls, manufacturing, and technical teams in a dynamic, custom‑machine‑building environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design custom automated machinery, mechanical systems, assemblies, components, tooling, and safety guarding.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Develop mechanical solutions incorporating pneumatics, actuators, sensors, motion systems, and mechanical drive components.
• Work closely with electrical and controls engineers to integrate mechanical and automation systems.
• Perform engineering calculations including stress, load, tolerance, and component sizing analysis.
• Support prototype builds, machine assembly, testing, debugging, and system validation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform root‑cause analysis to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Participate in machine startup and commissioning as required.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and safety throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement of existing equipment and machine designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Approximately 2 to 5+ years of hands‑on experience in machine design, industrial automation, custom equipment, or manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience designing mechanical assemblies and custom machine components.
• Understanding of pneumatic systems, mechanical drive systems, actuators, sensors, and motion components.
• Exposure to PLCs, controls logic, robotics, or automated equipment is highly desirable.
• Ability to take a mechanical design from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, and implementation.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, hands‑on engineering and manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits

Pay

Salary range: $100,000 – $140,000 per year