About this role
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 3-5 years of experience designing automated machinery, production equipment, tooling, or special-purpose machines.
- Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, or equivalent.
- Experience designing mechanical systems involving bearings, shafts, cams, linkages, gears, pneumatics, linear motion, and precision tooling.
- Strong understanding of tolerancing, GD&T, fits, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience designing equipment for high-volume manufacturing.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and work directly with machinists, technicians, and manufacturing personnel.
- Strong understanding of machine safety and guarding requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with fastener manufacturing, cold forming, thread rolling, heading, stamping, sorting, inspection, or assembly.
- Experience designing high-speed automated equipment.
- Experience with vibratory bowl feeders, linear feeders, escapements, indexing systems, rotary tables, and part-transfer mechanisms.
- Experience with servo-driven machinery and motion control.
- Experience integrating robotics, machine vision, sensors, and automated inspection.
- Experience designing carbide tooling, dies, punches, inserts, and precision forming tooling.
- Experience with PLC-controlled automation and working with controls engineers.
- Experience with production-rate calculations, cycle-time analysis, and OEE improvement.
- Experience taking equipment from concept through FAT, installation, commissioning, and production acceptance.
- Experience working with outside machine builders and automation suppliers.
Benefits/Salary:
The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $110k to $130k.