Senior Design Engineer | Industrial Automation

Our client is an industrial automation company serving medical device, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing customers. Its solutions include robotic cells, multi-station assembly lines, autonomous mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, and custom lift-assist tooling. Headquartered in Michigan, the company has over 600 employees and a growing North American presence.
About the Role:

This Senior Design Engineer will design industrial ergonomic systems, automated tooling, and material handling equipment. The position combines hands-on 3D design and finite element analysis (FEA) with responsibility for translating customer requirements into engineered solutions and managing technical project execution from concept through installation.
Key Responsibilities:

Develop 3D designs, assemblies, layouts, and detailed drawings for industrial tooling and automated systems.
Perform FEA and advanced design analysis to validate structural integrity and functionality.
Review as-built design information, prepare design updates, and manage revisions.
Work directly with customers on design concepts, feasibility, manufacturability, ergonomics, and improvement opportunities.
Lead the creation and approval of technical specifications and maintain project documentation.
Manage technical project execution, customer communication, and issue resolution.
Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with design, manufacturing, and project teams.
Deliver technical presentations and promote safety, accountability, and engineering standards.
Qualifications:

Minimum of five years of experience in tooling or automation design, including FEA.
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling programs.
Strong understanding of mechanical principles, 3D models, layout drawings, and engineering specifications.
Experience applying engineering principles to industrial ergonomic systems and automated tooling.
Confident working directly with customers and collaborating across disciplines.
Able to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and learn new technologies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field preferred.
Five to ten years of relevant engineering experience in tooling, automation, or system design preferred.

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