Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

We're partnering with an innovative engineering organization seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to join a highly technical team responsible for developing the equipment, fixtures, automation, and processes that enable the manufacture of advanced electromechanical and robotic systems.

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys taking concepts from a blank sheet of paper through detailed design, build, integration, and deployment. You'll work across mechanical, electrical, software, and controls disciplines to develop robust manufacturing equipment and automation solutions.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and development of custom equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automated systems used in manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Design new systems from the ground up while enhancing and improving existing equipment designs.
• Develop mechanical solutions for complex electromechanical and robotic applications.
• Select, integrate, and validate off-the-shelf components including motors, actuators, sensors, motion-control hardware, and automation equipment.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and controls engineers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support the development of robotic systems, including equipment involving motors, joints, motion systems, and control architectures.
• Participate in the design and optimization of control loops and automated equipment performance.
• Create detailed CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Manage design releases, engineering change orders, and documentation within company systems.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges, identify root causes, and develop innovative solutions focused on reliability and manufacturability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5-10+ years of mechanical design engineering experience , with preference for senior-level engineers who can independently own complex projects.
• Proven experience designing custom equipment, fixtures, tooling, automation systems, or robotic equipment.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, machine design, materials, mechanisms, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience creating designs from concept through detailed design, prototype, testing, and production implementation.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for mechanical design and documentation.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary environments involving mechanical, electrical, software, and controls engineering.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python programming for engineering, automation, testing, or equipment development.
• Working knowledge of Altium Designer or experience collaborating on PCB/electrical hardware development.
• Familiarity with motion control systems, servo motors, actuators, robotic joints, and automation equipment.
• Understanding of control system fundamentals, including control loop design and system tuning.
• Experience integrating mechanical designs with sensors, controls, and software-driven systems.
• Background in robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing, or electromechanical product development.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Creative engineer who develops original solutions rather than simply repeating existing designs.
• Strong analytical thinker with an ability to anticipate potential failure modes and mitigate risk early in the design process.
• Solution-oriented mindset with a focus on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on engineering work with technical leadership responsibilities.
• Passion for developing innovative equipment and solving complex technical challenges.

Why Join?

• Design and build advanced equipment and automation solutions that directly impact manufacturing operations.
• Work at the intersection of mechanical engineering, robotics, controls, software, and automation.
• Partner with a highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Own meaningful technical challenges with significant visibility and influence on future system development.

If you're a senior mechanical design engineer who enjoys building custom equipment, integrating robotics and automation, and turning innovative ideas into reality, we'd love to hear from you.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.