Lead Industrial Automation Engineer – Bulk Material Handling

The Contractor Consultants; Siler City (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with match

Profit-sharing bonuses

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Basic Machinery Holdings, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead design and integration of complex industrial automation and material handling systems in Siler City, NC. You will drive lifecycle engineering, deliver production-ready CAD models, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet schedules.

This role requires a mechanical engineering background, hands-on CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred), and willingness to travel up to 10% for commissioning and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven hands-on proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and detailing (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience designing and integrating bulk material handling, automation, or robotics systems.
• Strong technical background in mechanical layout, structural alignment, and payload analysis.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for client meetings and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle engineering for industrial conveyances, robotic cells, and bulk material handling systems.
• Transform preliminary customer drawings into production-ready 3D CAD models and complete engineering packages.
• Optimize system layouts, robot reach, cycle times, and throughput to solve complex interference challenges.
• Direct cross-functional teams across design, electrical, and fabrication departments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Partner with clients as the primary technical expert to define automation strategies and project requirements.
• Oversee on-site commissioning, installation, and troubleshooting to deliver fully validated operational systems.

Skills

Team leadership

Client facing communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Basic Machinery Holdings, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead design and integration of complex industrial automation and material handling systems in Siler City, NC. You will drive lifecycle engineering, deliver production-ready CAD models, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet schedules.

This role requires a mechanical engineering background, hands-on CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred), and willingness to travel up to 10% for commissioning and client meetings.