Mechanical Engineer

Design Innovative Industrial Automation Solutions That Drive Manufacturing Forward This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ben Koester Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $110,000 - $115,000 per year A bit about us: We are a leading provider of industrial automation and material handling solutions, helping manufacturers improve efficiency, productivity, and performance through innovative engineering. Our team designs custom automation systems that support a wide variety of manufacturing and packaging applications, delivering high-quality solutions from concept through installation. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a motivated Project Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and seeing innovative designs come to life. Why join us? Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off and paid holidays Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization Work on custom industrial automation and machine design projects Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies Collaborative engineering environment with cross-functional teams Opportunity to own projects from concept through production Professional development and technical growth opportunities Occasional travel for customer interaction and project support Job Details The Project Engineer is responsible for designing and developing custom industrial automation solutions used throughout manufacturing and packaging processes. This role owns the engineering design from concept through production and product lifecycle while collaborating with Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Responsibilities Evaluate customer applications alongside Sales Engineers to develop effective automation solutions Perform engineering calculations to ensure system performance meets customer specifications Design custom industrial automation systems using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 3D Create approval drawings, assembly drawings, and detailed manufacturing drawings Develop accurate designs with proper tolerancing to ensure fit and function Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs), purchase requisitions, and component orders Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Support application reviews, project costing, and design validation Plan and manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously Coordinate engineering activities with manufacturing and assembly teams Communicate directly with customers throughout project execution Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize quality, cost, and project schedules Support projects through production and final customer acceptance Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, packaging equipment, systems integration, or industrial automation Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 3D Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Strong organizational and project management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines Ability to work effectively within a collaborative engineering environment Fluent in English (written and spoken) Preferred Qualifications Experience designing industrial automation or conveyor systems Experience with robotics, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems OEM machine design experience Experience with production flow management and manufacturing processes Experience with production simulation and production analysis Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Customer-facing engineering experience Interested in hearing more? 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