Associate Mechanical Designer

Advanced Automation LLC, New Hampshire; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,400 - 72,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading automation company in Boston is looking for a motivated mechanical designer to create 3D models and layouts using SolidWorks. The role involves supporting senior engineers, communicating with vendors, and contributing to machine designs for various automation systems. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they lack all skills; the company offers training for recent graduates with strong potential. This full-time position includes benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical design experience from school projects, internships, or 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models, layouts, and detailed drawings in SolidWorks.
• Support software and electrical support requests.
• Help with BOM updates and part revisions.
• Communicate with vendors.
• Assemble systems and complete in-field retrofits.
• Support senior engineers with revisions and design work.

Skills

Interest in Automation and Custom Machinery

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Engineering degree or related technical education (ME)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Advanced Automation is looking for a motivated mechanical designer who’s ready to apply their engineering education in a hands‑on, real‑world environment. In this role, you’ll work with SolidWorks to create 3D models of machines and components—ranging from simple concepts to complex automation systems.

At Advanced Automation, we design, build, program, and test all our equipment in-house. This means you’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of custom automation projects. We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, communicates well, and thrives in a team setting.

Role Summary

• Create 3D models, layouts, and detailed drawings in SolidWorks
• Support software and electrical support requests
• Help with BOM updates and part revisions
• Communicate with vendors
• Assemble systems and complete in‑field retrofits
• Support senior engineers with revisions and design work

Required Skills

• Interest in Automation and Custom Machinery

Additional Skills (Preferred for Associate‑level candidates but not required)

• Experience with large assemblies
• Sheet metal and weldment design
• Familiarity with machined components and tolerancing
• Manufacturing or machine shop exposure
• Prior mechanical design experience (1+ year)

If you don’t have all these skills yet, don’t worry—we’re open to training recent graduates who show strong potential and are a good fit with our team.

Job Type

Full‑time

Pay

From $66,000 per year

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Engineering degree or related technical education (ME)

Experience

• Mechanical design experience (school projects, internships, or 1 year preferred)

Travel

Generally in the New England Region ~5‑10%

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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