Automation Mechanical Engineer

A fast-growing engineering solutions provider—serving aerospace, food, life-science, and logistics clients—delivers turnkey automation from concept through ramp-up. The team blends mechanical design, controls, and data-driven continuous improvement while supporting hybrid or remote collaboration for project phases that allow it.

Responsibilities  

- Conceive 3-D mechanical layouts for robotic work-cells, conveyors, and custom end-of-arm tooling.  

- Write, test, and debug PLC logic (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron) to guarantee deterministic performance.  

- Integrate six-axis robots, vision systems, motion controllers, and safety circuits into unified architectures.  

- Perform pneumatic and hydraulic sizing, bill-of-materials creation, and tolerance analysis.  

- Execute on-site and remote commissioning—run FAT/SAT, tune cycle times, and validate OEE metrics.  

- Lead cross-functional design reviews; translate stakeholder needs into technical requirements and schedules.  

- Document risk assessments, maintenance guidelines, and operator work-instructions for every release.  

- Pinpoint bottlenecks, apply root-cause analytics, and implement continuous-improvement countermeasures.  

- Mentor junior designers; foster knowledge transfer on GD&T, servo tuning, and clean-design principles.

Core Requirements  

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics (Master’s preferred).  

- 5+ years designing automated machinery or assembly systems in high-mix production.  

- Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electrical, and at least one major PLC programming suite.  

- Demonstrated experience integrating Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa robots with vision guidance.  

- Working knowledge of NFPA 79, ISO 10218, ANSI/RIA R15.06, and CE directives.  

- Strong grasp of GD&T, kinematics, control-loop tuning, and industrial safety circuitry.  

- Ability to travel up to 25 % for commissioning when remote access is insufficient.  

- Exceptional communication—transform complex schematics into clear action plans for non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Extras  

- Exposure to MES or SCADA systems (Ignition, Wonderware).  

- Familiarity with additive manufacturing for jigs and EOAT prototypes.  

- Hands-on experience with hygienic design for food or pharmaceutical equipment.  

- PE license or progress toward licensure.  

- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Why You Will Succeed  

You thrive on transforming blank-sheet ideas into elegant hardware-software ecosystems. You balance analytical rigor with imaginative problem-solving. You collaborate seamlessly—whether next to a press brake or through a secure VPN—and you never settle until throughput rises and downtime disappears.