Hybrid Automation & Robotic Design Engineer

The Dupont Group; Wilmington, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation to design and integrate electromechanical systems for safe, reliable manufacturing automation. This hands-on role creates 3D CAD models, develops equipment specifications, and supports FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.

You will work across robotics, conveyors, tooling, and material handling, travel to supplier sites as needed, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet quality, cost, and schedule goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience with automated manufacturing equipment and automation integration.
• Experience with industrial robotics and electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, machine design, materials, and DFM/DFA.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation equipment, robotic systems, tooling, and material-handling solutions.
• Integrate automation technologies into manufacturing processes.
• Create 3D CAD models, layouts, technical drawings, and BOMs.
• Perform mechanical design analyses, calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Define interfaces with robots, PLCs, sensors, actuators, and safety systems.
• Build, test, troubleshoot, and validate prototypes and production equipment.
• Develop equipment specifications, requirements, and installation plans.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and machine design best practices.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting quality, cost, and timeline objectives.

Skills

Automation experience

Robotics

GD&T

Machine design

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

DuPont seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation to design and integrate electromechanical systems for safe, reliable manufacturing automation. This hands-on role creates 3D CAD models, develops equipment specifications, and supports FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.

You will work across robotics, conveyors, tooling, and material handling, travel to supplier sites as needed, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet quality, cost, and schedule goals.