Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Automation Engineer Mechanical
Location: Johns Creek, GA
Employment Type: Contract
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Duration: 12 Months+

Job Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer Mechanical with hands-on experience in mechanical automation, machine design, tooling, and equipment integration. The ideal candidate will be proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, with a strong understanding of machining, pneumatics, hydraulics, automation components, and mechanical drafting principles.
The candidate will support the design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, debugging, and integration of automation equipment while collaborating with customers, vendors, programmers, fabricators, machinists, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering calculations related to material strength, speed, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, and other machine and tooling design requirements.
Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine dimensions, materials, hardness, and other requirements for equipment, processes, and products.
Evaluate the feasibility of using multiple machines to perform sequential operations.
Create working drawings, detailed drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs) for equipment, subassemblies, and products using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Design mechanical tooling, fixtures, and automation solutions based on sketches, concepts, and verbal requirements.
Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, machining methods, surface finishes, and hardness specifications.
Evaluate mechanical designs and systems for compliance with applicable OSHA, CE, customer-specific, and other relevant standards.
Select appropriate purchased components for mechanical assemblies and automation systems, including pick-and-place mechanisms, grippers, vision systems, and bowl feeders.
Create purchase requisitions and coordinate component delivery requirements.
Support automation line manufacturing, installation, commissioning, debugging, integration, and system completion.
Review machine operations and sequences with programmers and coordinate electrical input/output requirements with electrical designers.
Assist fabricators, machinists, toolmakers, and electricians in resolving technical issues during equipment integration and assembly.
Coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal technical and engineering teams to obtain technical information and resolve design issues.
Determine appropriate tools, fixtures, and equipment for fabricating and assembling mechanical components and complete assemblies.
Review project instructions and drawings to establish test specifications, procedures, objectives, equipment requirements, and potential design challenges.
Communicate task progress, time estimates, and resource requirements to the Mechanical Design Director and project managers.
Periodically supervise mechanical design activities at the project level and delegate tasks to team members.
Maintain project documentation, including quotations, drawing registers, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, and schedules.
Follow applicable health and safety requirements and ISO procedures.
Contribute to the development and improvement of mechanical design and departmental standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Strong hands-on experience in mechanical automation and machine design.
Proficiency in SolidWorks and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Thorough understanding of mechanical drafting principles and machine shop techniques.
Experience designing tooling, fixtures, and mechanical assemblies.
Strong knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
Experience selecting automation components, including pick-and-place mechanisms, grippers, vision systems, and bowl feeders.
Ability to perform engineering calculations and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Experience creating working drawings, detail drawings, and bills of materials.
Experience supporting automation equipment manufacturing, installation, commissioning, or integration.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and technical coordination skills.
Ability to work onsite in Johns Creek, GA.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of PLCs, electrical devices, switches, load cells, LVDTs, and machine sequencing.
Exposure to servo systems, motion automation, and robotics.
Familiarity with OSHA, CE, and ISO requirements.
Experience with machine debugging, equipment integration, fabrication, and toolmaking.
Experience coordinating with customers, vendors, and engineering teams.
Experience supervising mechanical design projects and developing design standards.
Experience with automated assembly equipment.

Work Requirements

This is an onsite contract position in Johns Creek, Georgia.
The candidate should be comfortable collaborating with engineering, programming, electrical, fabrication, and manufacturing teams.
The role requires the ability to manage assigned design responsibilities independently while communicating progress and project requirements.

Benefits : Eligible employees may have access to benefits offered by Intellectt Inc. in accordance with the applicable benefit plans and eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Application
Interested candidates with hands-on mechanical automation, machine design, tooling, SolidWorks, and automation equipment integration experience are encouraged to apply.