Automation Design Engineer: Robotics & Equipment

8974 DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop and integrate electromechanical systems for manufacturing automation. You will design custom equipment, improve machinery, and integrate off-the-shelf systems into production.

Responsibilities include designing automation equipment, creating 3D CAD models and BOMs, performing analyses, defining interfaces with robots, PLCs, sensors, and safety systems, and supporting FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with automated manufacturing equipment and automation integration.
• Experience with industrial robotics, manufacturing processes, and electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation equipment, robotic systems, tooling, and material‑handling solutions.
• Integrate automation technologies into manufacturing processes.
• Create 3D CAD models, layouts, technical drawings, and BOMs.
• Perform mechanical design analyses, calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Define interfaces with robots, PLCs, sensors, actuators, and safety systems.
• Build, test, troubleshoot, and validate prototypes and production equipment.
• Develop equipment specifications, requirements, and installation plans.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and machine design best practices.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
• Travel to manufacturing and supplier sites as required.

Skills

Automation experience

Robotics

Mechatronics

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

PLCs

Job description

DuPont is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop and integrate electromechanical systems for manufacturing automation. You will design custom equipment, improve machinery, and integrate off-the-shelf systems into production.

Responsibilities include designing automation equipment, creating 3D CAD models and BOMs, performing analyses, defining interfaces with robots, PLCs, sensors, and safety systems, and supporting FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.