End-to-End Mechanical Design Engineer - Custom Automation

Engtal; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of custom automation machinery from concept through installation. You will own mechanical system layouts, 3D models, and detailed drawings while collaborating with controls and manufacturing teams.

This hands-on role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, from concept development to tested equipment on the shop floor, with opportunities to tackle varied mechanical challenges across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience designing custom automation machinery.
• Ability to create detailed manufacturing drawings and BOMs.
• Strong understanding of mechanical components and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design custom automated machinery and mechanical systems.
• Develop machine concepts, layouts, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Design tooling, fixtures, guarding, and mechanical components.
• Select motors, gearboxes, bearings, actuators, and other mechanical components.
• Develop equipment designs with consideration for functionality, manufacturability, and assembly.
• Collaborate closely with controls engineers, manufacturing teams, and machine builders throughout projects.
• Produce and maintain detailed engineering drawings and bills of materials.
• Support equipment during assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Resolve mechanical design issues identified during the machine-build process.
• Support equipment through final installation and implementation.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Inventor

Concept-to-design

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Engtal is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of custom automation machinery from concept through installation. You will own mechanical system layouts, 3D models, and detailed drawings while collaborating with controls and manufacturing teams.

This hands-on role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, from concept development to tested equipment on the shop floor, with opportunities to tackle varied mechanical challenges across projects.