Innovative Custom Machinery Design Engineer II

Trinity Employment Specialists; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Employment Specialists is seeking a Custom Machine Design Engineer II to contribute independently to engineering projects in San Antonio, with on-site responsibilities including design, fabrication, installation, startup, and troubleshooting of customized equipment.

The role requires strong proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD for fabrication drawings, plus experience with automation, PLCs, hydraulics, and design for manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in custom equipment design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks for detailed fabrication drawings and BOMs.
• Experience with automation, PLC systems, hydraulics, and design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom machine designs to optimize equipment performance.
• Collaborate with product design engineers to define specifications aligning equipment capabilities with product requirements.
• Prototype new equipment or processes to support manufacturing.
• Translate performance requirements into detailed specifications for equipment development or engineering projects.
• Analyze and optimize industrial processes, including layout and equipment placement, to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate automation systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical reports.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

BOMs

Fabrication drawings

FEA

Tolerance analysis

Automation

PLC systems

DFM

Composite design

Hydraulic design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Trinity Employment Specialists is seeking a Custom Machine Design Engineer II to contribute independently to engineering projects in San Antonio, with on-site responsibilities including design, fabrication, installation, startup, and troubleshooting of customized equipment.

The role requires strong proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD for fabrication drawings, plus experience with automation, PLCs, hydraulics, and design for manufacturability.