Automation Engineer: Mechanical Design & Data Systems

Versa Products Company, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VERSA Products Company, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical and Data Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated engineering data systems that support product development and manufacturing operations.

The role blends mechanical engineering with data automation, leveraging CAD, ERP, and design automation tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and enhance decision-making across engineering workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on CAD design experience and CAD-based product development.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or an equivalent 3D CAD platform.
• Experience with engineering design automation tools and configurator-based workflows.
• Experience with DriveWorks or similar design automation software is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and experience supporting engineering or manufacturing system integrations is strongly preferred.
• Experience with engineering data management systems and automation technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to identify, scope, and implement automation opportunities across product families.
• Design, develop, and maintain engineering automation systems and data-driven workflows.
• Support ERP integration initiatives to streamline the order-to-manufacture process and improve data accuracy.
• Develop and maintain rules-based design automation tools, including: Assembly creation, BOM creation
• Analyze engineering and manufacturing data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interface with cross-functional departments, including Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Support product configuration and design automation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automated systems and engineering processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and recommend new technologies and best practices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet aggressive project schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

DriveWorks

ERP systems

Job description

VERSA Products Company, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical and Data Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated engineering data systems that support product development and manufacturing operations.

The role blends mechanical engineering with data automation, leveraging CAD, ERP, and design automation tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and enhance decision-making across engineering workflows.