Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Designer – Custom Automation / Machine Design

An international company with a facility in the Rochester Hills, MI area is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer for a Long-Term opportunity with their growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Designer looking to work on custom automated machinery and equipment while enjoying excellent career growth, challenging engineering projects, competitive compensation, and long-term stability. Local candidates are preferred.

Mechanical Designer gross incomes are anticipated to be $75,000 - $100,000 annually, based on each candidate's experience and qualifications. All well-qualified candidates will be considered regardless of pay rate. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and holidays.

Qualified Mechanical Designers will have most, if not all, of the following skills and experience:

• 4+ years of recent mechanical design experience involving custom automated machinery, machine design, tooling, or industrial automation equipment. Candidates with less experience and strong technical skills will also be considered.
• Strong 3D CAD design experience; CATIA is highly preferred. Experience with other 3D CAD software will be considered.
• Experience developing 3D layouts, mechanical assemblies, tooling, machine guarding, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Ability to design complete custom automated machines and mechanical systems while meeting project schedules and budget requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an understanding of machine functionality, mechanical components, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working directly with Manufacturing, Assembly, Controls Engineering, and Project Management throughout equipment build, debug, and runoff.
• An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related field is preferred; however, equivalent hands-on machine design experience will be strongly considered.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (no H-1B sponsorship or student visas considered).
• Must be able to successfully complete standard pre-employment checks including background, drug screen, and references.