Automation Design Engineer -Contract

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Loveland (OH); On-site; USD 68,880 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Loveland, OH is seeking an Automation Equipment Design Engineer for a contract role. You will design custom mechanical systems and automated production equipment, develop 3D CAD models, and define system architectures with GD&T analyses.

Collaboration with controls, process, and manufacturing teams is essential for successful integration. The ideal candidate has 3–10+ years in machine design or automation, a Mechanical Engineering degree, and

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–10+ years of experience in machine design, automation, or industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD software and PLM/PDM systems; knowledge of GD&T and fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Design custom mechanical systems and automated production equipment.
• Develop 3D CAD models and detailed fabrication drawings.
• Define system architectures and perform tolerance analyses (GD&T).
• Select and integrate motors, linear motion systems, and pneumatic/hydraulic hardware.
• Collaborate with controls, process, and manufacturing teams to ensure design integration.
• Support machine build, debugging, and commissioning with hands-on iteration.

Skills

Mechanical design

Automation experience

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

PLM/PDM systems

Job description

Automation Equipment Design Engineer -Contract

Location: Loveland, OH

Compensation: $50-$65/hr

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3–10+ years of experience in machine design, automation, or industrial equipment
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX) and PLM/PDM systems
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, GD&T, materials, and fabrication processes
• Experience designing custom production equipment or automation systems
• Familiarity with robotics integration, industrial safety standards, and machine guarding
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with exposure to scalable or modular manufacturing systems

Responsibilities

• Design custom mechanical systems and automated production equipment, including workstations, material handling, and process systems
• Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed fabrication drawings
• Define system architectures and perform tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, and mechanical analysis
• Select and integrate components such as motors, linear motion systems, and pneumatic/hydraulic hardware
• Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, process, and manufacturing teams to ensure design integration
• Support machine build, debugging, and commissioning with hands-on troubleshooting and design iteration
• Maintain BOMs, technical documentation, and drive continuous improvement for performance, cost, and reliability

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