Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

A growing custom automation and machine-building organization in the Grand Rapids area is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its engineering team.Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.This is a hands-on position focused on designing custom automated machinery, robotic systems, tooling, and specialized manufacturing equipment. The engineer will take projects from initial concepts through detailed design and build, working closely with controls engineers, machine builders, and other technical disciplines.The position is particularly suited to someone with broad machine-design experience who is comfortable working independently across varied automation applications.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign custom automated machinery and specialized manufacturing equipment from concept through detailed designDevelop mechanical assemblies, machine structures, tooling, fixtures, guarding, and related componentsDesign equipment incorporating robotics and other automated manufacturing technologiesCreate detailed manufacturing drawings and documentation to support machine fabrication and assemblySpecify mechanical components including pneumatics, actuators, sensors, and related machine hardwareDesign tooling and equipment for assembly, joining, material handling, and manufacturing applicationsCollaborate with controls engineers, machine builders, and other engineering disciplines throughout project executionSupport equipment during fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and final implementationResolve mechanical design challenges that arise during machine build and startupContribute to overall machine concepts and architecture while considering reliability, manufacturability, and serviceabilityManage design responsibilities across multiple custom equipment projects and machine typesSupport continuous design improvements based on lessons learned during machine assembly and testingQualifications5+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably within custom automation, machine building, or special-purpose equipmentDemonstrated experience designing automated machinery, robotic equipment, tooling, fixtures, or comparable industrial systemsStrong understanding of complete machine design and mechanical system integrationExperience progressing equipment designs from initial concepts through detailed manufacturing drawingsAbility to design mechanical assemblies, fabricated structures, tooling, and machine componentsUnderstanding of manufacturing methods and design-for-manufacturability principlesExperience selecting and integrating mechanical and pneumatic componentsBroad exposure to different automation applications, machine types, or manufacturing environments strongly preferredFamiliarity with robotics and automated assembly equipment is beneficialExposure to controls hardware, sensors, or industrial networking is advantageous but not requiredStrong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsAbility to collaborate effectively with controls, manufacturing, and machine-build teamsAbility to manage projects independently and contribute effectively within a fast-paced engineering environmentExperience with the following is beneficial:Custom AutomationRobotic IntegrationAutomated Assembly EquipmentMachine & Tooling DesignPneumatic SystemsWelding Equipment & ToolingAutomated Fastening & Joining SystemsTest EquipmentCNC / Machining FixturesHigh-Speed Manufacturing EquipmentWhy Consider This Opportunity?Design complete custom machines rather than focusing on one repetitive product or componentTake equipment from early-stage concepts through detailed design, fabrication, assembly, and implementationWork on a broad range of automated manufacturing and robotic applicationsGain exposure to robotic integration, automated assembly, welding, testing, machining, fastening, and specialized toolingMaintain significant ownership over mechanical design decisions and machine functionalityCollaborate directly with controls engineers and machine builders throughout the equipment development processSee your designs physically built, tested, debugged, and placed into productionSolve different engineering challenges from project to projectJoin a growing machine-building environment with a strong pipeline of custom automation workThis opportunity is particularly well-suited for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys complete machine design and wants to work on varied, technically challenging automation projects rather than supporting a repetitive product line. xhyhwjd Interested in Learning More?For more information, please contact James Hanson at Engtal, who is managing the search: