Lead Automation Design Engineer: Custom Machinery

Scientific Search; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits Package

Job summary

Scientific Search seeks a Senior Project Engineer to own the design, build, and validation of advanced automation solutions in Erie, PA. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams to deliver complex machinery from concept through final build.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field, hands-on experience with automated systems, and strong proficiency in SolidWorks or NX. This role offers an excellent benefits package and onsite collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology required.
• Proven experience designing and building automated machinery and systems.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and/or NX; AutoCAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine design, build, validation, and documentation for automated systems.
• Create designs, drawings, BOMs, concepts, and project estimates.
• Coordinate designers, vendors, purchasing, and manufacturing to meet project milestones.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for internal teams and customers.
• Guide integration of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems across projects.

Skills

Machine design leadership

Automation systems

SolidWorks

NX

GD&T

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

AutoCAD

Job description

Scientific Search seeks a Senior Project Engineer to own the design, build, and validation of advanced automation solutions in Erie, PA. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams to deliver complex machinery from concept through final build.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field, hands-on experience with automated systems, and strong proficiency in SolidWorks or NX. This role offers an excellent benefits package and onsite collaboration.