Automation Mechanical Designer

Actalent; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Brighton, MI, to design and detail mechanical components for automated equipment. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, develop BOMs, and work with controls engineers for seamless integration with electrical systems.

The role includes shop-floor reviews, design reviews, and potential travel to customer sites. A strong background in robotic cells, conveyors, gantries, end-of-arm tooling, and GD&T is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of recent experience in mechanical automated machinery design, including robotic cells, conveyors, gantries, and end-of-arm tooling.
• 2+ years of experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D modeling software.
• Strong skills in design, detailing, and layout of mechanical components.
• Familiarity with GD&T and fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail mechanical components and systems for automated equipment using Autodesk Inventor.
• Develop 3D models, 2D drawings, and complete Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Collaborate with controls engineers to optimize mechanical designs for integration with electrical and control systems.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback to improve functionality and manufacturability.
• Perform engineering calculations to validate design integrity and performance.
• Review customer specifications and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support the build and debug phases of machine development, including occasional travel to customer sites.
• Maintain documentation and revision control throughout the design lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk AutoCAD

GD&T

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Brighton, MI, to design and detail mechanical components for automated equipment. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, develop BOMs, and work with controls engineers for seamless integration with electrical systems.

The role includes shop-floor reviews, design reviews, and potential travel to customer sites. A strong background in robotic cells, conveyors, gantries, end-of-arm tooling, and GD&T is required.