Mechanical Engineer II - Relocation Assistance Available

Mechanical Engineer II - Relocation Assistance Available

Posted on 08/25/2026

Location

Victor, NY

Description

Location: On-site - Victor, NY. Design it. Build it. See it run. 

Relocation Assistance may be available for qualified candidates.   

Salary: $95,000 - $115,000

JOB SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineer II is responsible for researching, planning, and designing stations and machines using calculations, mechanical principals, and proven practices to create semi/fully automated assembly and test systems.

At PMD, our engineers don't just design automation systems from a desk. They work alongside teams. See your design from concept to completion

Major Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Researches and analyzes data such as customer request for quote, customer specifications, and PMD’s proposal to develop or determine feasibility of design or application.
• Work within design hour constraints, schedule constraints, and overall machine budget constraints.
• Work in a collaborative environment to make sure the designs developed are the most cost effective and will meet the customer’s requirements.
• Develop/review concepts to confirm the design will meet required performance metrics including cycle time, yield, uptime, CPK and Gage R&R.
• Design mechanisms, stations, machines using 3D modeling software (SolidWorks).
• Works with vendors to obtain competitive quotes for major purchased components.
• Create detailed fabrication drawings for all custom designed parts.
• Create detailed assembly drawings identifying each individual component
• Create a complete Bill of Material for each design/station.
• Release completed designs to Project Management
• Occasionally acts as Project Engineer on smaller projects
• Supports fabrication, assembly, debug and machine qualification activities to ensure design conforms to customer requirements and specifications
• Observe safety procedure

Minimum Skills & Abilities

EXPERIENCE

• 5 or more years’ experience in an automation related field, preferred.
• Proficient in Solidworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• General knowledge of GD&T, EPDM and Jig and Fixture design.
• Occasionally required to travel up to 5%.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures.
• Ability to read, write and analyze technical reports.
• Ability to calculate engineering formulas including deflection, moment of inertia, stress, along with applying concepts of algebra and geometry.
• Organized
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate on a team
• Creative/Innovative
• Time management skills
• Ability to take direction
• Approachable
• Mentor to new employees
• Ability to apply mechanical engineering principals.
• Ability to interpret instructions which are written, oral or drawn.
• Ability to concept mechanism and stations.
• A variety of duties requiring judgment to devise new designs or adapt or change standard designs.
• Make decisions to drive the design direction.

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.