Hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer: Custom Automation EOAT

Genuine Search Group; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop custom automation equipment from concept through final build. This hands-on role requires turning concepts into functional machines and collaborating with engineers, technicians, and customers.

You will create 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks and lead EOAT, fixtures, and assemblies, while ensuring manufacturability and on-time delivery on projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional mechanical design experience.
• Experience with end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) or robotic automation is preferred.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or a comparable 3D CAD platform.
• Ability to create production-ready drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design custom automation machinery, mechanisms, tooling, fixtures, and mechanical assemblies.
• Develop concepts and detailed designs based on customer requirements, engineering specifications, and project objectives.
• Create 3D models, detailed drawings, assemblies, bills of materials, and related engineering documentation using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Design and develop end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) for robotic and automated applications.
• Design machine subcomponents including brackets, frames, tooling, guards, fixtures, mechanisms, and motion-related components.
• Work through complete design projects from initial concept and layout through detailed design, fabrication, assembly, testing, and final implementation.
• Select appropriate mechanical components and materials based on application requirements, cost, performance, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing team members to develop integrated automation systems.
• Participate in design reviews and communicate design intent with engineers, machinists, fabricators, and assembly technicians.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and design issues during machine assembly and commissioning and make design modifications as required.
• Ensure designs are practical to manufacture, assemble, service, and operate.
• Support prototype development, machine build, testing, and customer integration activities.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and incorporate design changes throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project-based design work

Mechanical design experience

Engineering problem-solving

Cross-functional communication

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

Genuine Search Group is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop custom automation equipment from concept through final build. This hands-on role requires turning concepts into functional machines and collaborating with engineers, technicians, and customers.

You will create 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks and lead EOAT, fixtures, and assemblies, while ensuring manufacturability and on-time delivery on projects.