Automation Mechanical Design Engineer – Warehouse Systems

Cindavi; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to design and deliver automated material-handling systems for high-performing warehouse operations. You will own components, work with a close-knit engineering team, and turn complex challenges into reliable automation solutions.

The role emphasizes 2D/3D CAD, system integration, and vendor collaboration, with responsibilities spanning design, layouts, and site support to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 2-5 years of practical mechanical engineering experience in material handling, industrial automation, conveyor systems, packaging equipment, or automated storage.
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD skills (AutoCAD preferred; SolidWorks acceptable).
• Understanding of system integration, mechanical layouts, statics, dynamics, GD&T, and vendor collaboration.
• Ability to manage assigned project components independently and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical subsystems for automated material-handling projects, including high-stroke conveyors, mezzanines, support structures, and related equipment.
• Create accurate mechanical layouts, drawings, calculations, technical documentation, and material-flow diagrams using 2D and 3D CAD tools.
• Own smaller projects and project components, typically in the $500K-$1M range, while building the foundation to take on larger work over time.
• Partner with senior engineers, sales, vendors, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams to bring solutions from concept through integration.
• Support equipment selection, vendor coordination, project planning, risk identification, site installation, commissioning, and technical troubleshooting.
• Help improve engineering tools, standards, and processes while continuing to build your expertise in warehouse automation.

Skills

2D CAD

3D CAD

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

GD&T

Vendor coordination

System integration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Cindavi is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to design and deliver automated material-handling systems for high-performing warehouse operations. You will own components, work with a close-knit engineering team, and turn complex challenges into reliable automation solutions.

The role emphasizes 2D/3D CAD, system integration, and vendor collaboration, with responsibilities spanning design, layouts, and site support to ensure successful project outcomes.