Automation & Machine Design Engineer: Lead Production

Samtec, Inc; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. seeks an Automation / Machine Design Engineer to advance manufacturing through design and implementation of automation systems, custom machinery, tooling, and fixtures.

You will own projects from concept to production, collaborate across functions, and ensure designs meet quality, safety, and manufacturability standards while delivering on time and budget. SolidWorks proficiency is valued and candidate will drive improvements on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in Automation / Machine Design or related fields.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and precision tooling.
• Familiarity with high-speed assembly equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom automation equipment, production machinery, tooling, and fixtures.
• Take projects from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, and production implementation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand manufacturing challenges and develop engineering solutions.
• Ensure quality, reliability, safety, and manufacturability are incorporated into every design from the start.
• Develop project requirements, technical specifications, and measurable success criteria.
• Create detailed engineering documentation, drawings, and design packages using SolidWorks.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to leadership and project teams.
• Manage supplier evaluations, quotations, vendor relationships, and project cost controls.
• Track engineering changes and maintain project revision documentation.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Applications Engineering, Controls, Quality, and Operations.
• Lead project meetings to review equipment design, controls integration, risks, and deliverables.
• Identify issues early and develop contingency and recovery plans.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and safety standards.
• Promote best practices in engineering design, risk assessment, and machine safety.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modeling

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Engineering docs

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Office Suite

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Job description

Samtec, Inc. seeks an Automation / Machine Design Engineer to advance manufacturing through design and implementation of automation systems, custom machinery, tooling, and fixtures.

You will own projects from concept to production, collaborate across functions, and ensure designs meet quality, safety, and manufacturability standards while delivering on time and budget. SolidWorks proficiency is valued and candidate will drive improvements on the production floor.