Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer

FATA Automation has been a pioneer in providing cutting-edge material handling and conveyance solutions for manufacturing companies across the globe since 1936. Over the decades, the company has transformed numerous challenges into success stories, establishing a reputation for innovation and reliability in the industry.

We have an international presence with offices located in Mexico City (Mexico) and Turin (Italy), and our World Headquarters is located Auburn Hills, Michigan (USA). All our offices work to a "global team" concept; supporting each other as required in engineering, production, project management, sourcing and purchasing.

In 2025, FATA Automation took a significant step in its evolution by becoming a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. This transformation aligns with FATA Automation's long-standing mission to deliver exceptional material handling solutions while fostering a committed and motivated workforce, giving them a direct stake in the company's future.

Job Description

Direct Supervisor: Mechanical Engineering Manager

Required Skills

• Experience in detailed system and component mechanical design (conveyor experience preferred)
• Proficient 2-D AutoCAD experience is required
• SolidWorks or Inventor 3-D design experience preferred (FEA is a plus).
• The ability to quickly concept cost effective solutions to a customer's requirements/changes
• Ability to perform design calculations (i.e. drive sizing, machine elements, structural elements, etc.)
• Preparing Excel spreadsheets – capable of writing formulas
• Must be well organized and have a keen sense of urgency
• Able to prioritize several concurrent projects in order to meet schedule milestones
• Generate engineering release requisitions
• Documentation control
• Field engineering
• Drawing checking
• Candidate will be a great team player who works well with our customers, company management and the project team

Job Duties

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers designing all types of conveyor components and systems
• Interface with project engineering/management to verify equipment requirements
• Liaising with electrical and software engineers and vendors in product development
• Attending design reviews, and customer job-site meetings, when required
• Travel to customer meetings, manufacturing vendors or job sites.
• Provide technical support to project managers, equipment assemblers and site supervisors
• CAD Design, development and engineering from a conceptual idea.
• Perform duties of the mechanical engineer or designer when requested

Experience

• Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years Engineering Experience designing and implementing in the conveyor / automated material handling system
• Knowledge of structural steel elements, material handling and production systems
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

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