Expert Mechanical Engineer

Dematic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking an experienced engineer to design sophisticated systems integrating hardware and software. The role requires at least 10 years of experience in the material handling industry and proficiency in 3D modeling software and AutoCAD.

As a key team member, you will lead project engineering, communicate with customers for system design, and potentially travel up to 25% to customer sites. Dematic fosters career development and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of successful experience in the related field.
• Proficient in 3D modeling software and AutoCAD.
• Experience in the material handling/automation industry.

Responsibilities

• Complete the design of sophisticated systems that integrate hardware and software.
• Perform complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer.
• Lead multiple small or mid-sized projects.

Skills

3D modeling software

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Mechanical Engineering tools

Job description

What We Offer

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefit
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

What You Will Do in this Role

• Complete the design of sophisticated systems that integrate hardware and software
• Complete sophisticated material specification, layout/drawing preparation, and appropriate follow‑up
• Make recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction
• Perform complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design
• Identify and resolve more complex problems and apply problem‑solving skills to deal with most situations
• Project Engineering and commissioning at customer sites
• Communicate, train, and work with customers for final system design
• Travel up to 25% to different customer locations/Dematic locations

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• 10+ years of successful experience in the related field and a proven record of the responsibilities and knowledge outlined above; advanced degree may substitute for experience
• Proficient in 3D modeling software and AutoCAD
• Experience in the material handling/automation industry
• Experience in a project‑based Mechanical Engineering position (design to installation)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Understanding of project schedule and budget for Mechanical Engineering functions
• Capable of leading multiple small or mid‑sized projects

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa now or in the future.