Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Title : Mechanical Engineer
Location : Columbus, OH
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Compensation : $90-150K yrly (based on experience)
Benefits :Very competitive benefit package offered INCLUDING - Unlimited PTO

Overview:

Ready to help build the future of manufacturing?

We're partnering with a cutting-edge robotics and AI-driven automation organization that is transforming how intelligent systems operate in real-world manufacturing environments. This team tackles complex engineering challenges and builds systems that adapt, learn, and continuously improve.

If you're a Mechanical Engineer who thrives on hands-on machine design, robotics integration, and seeing your work deployed in the field - this is your opportunity.

Job Duties:

• Design welding fixtures, tooling, and robotic cell layouts for automated systems
• Create manufacturing-ready drawings, BOMs, and detailed SolidWorks models (GD&T required)
• Perform structural validation using FEA to guide smart design decisions
• Integrate pneumatic and low-voltage electrical subsystems into mechanical assemblies
• Prototype, build, validate, and support onsite installations
• Drive continuous improvement through engineering change requests and field feedback
• Partner with manufacturing and supply chain to improve cost, scalability, and deployment efficiency

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 2-6+ years of machine design experience in automation or robotics
• Strong SolidWorks skills (including Simulation/FEA)
• Experience with fixture design, robotic cells, and production automation hardware
• Hands-on mindset - comfortable on the shop floor
• Understanding of machine safety and mechanical risk reduction
• Experience working within PDM/PLM systems

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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