Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, Custom Automation

Engtal; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal in the Grand Rapids area is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of custom automated machinery, robotic systems, tooling, and manufacturing equipment from concept through detailed design and build.

You will collaborate with controls engineers and machine builders, own design decisions, and ensure reliability and manufacturability across multiple projects in a fast-paced automation environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in custom automation or special-purpose equipment.
• Experience designing automated machinery, robotic equipment, tooling, fixtures, or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of machine design and integration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design custom automated machinery and equipment from concept through detailed design.
• Develop mechanical assemblies, structures, tooling, fixtures, guarding, and related components.
• Incorporate robotics and automated manufacturing technologies into equipment designs.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings and documentation to support fabrication and assembly.
• Spec out mechanical components including pneumatics, actuators, sensors, and related hardware.
• Design tooling and equipment for assembly, material handling, and manufacturing applications.
• Collaborate with controls engineers, machine builders, and other disciplines during project execution.
• Support equipment during fabrication, testing, and startup; troubleshoot as needed.
• Resolve design challenges and ensure reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability across projects.
• Manage design responsibilities across multiple projects and machine types.
• Pursue continuous design improvements based on lessons learned.

Skills

Mechanical design

Automation experience

Robotics integration

DFM

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

GD&T

Job description

Engtal in the Grand Rapids area is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of custom automated machinery, robotic systems, tooling, and manufacturing equipment from concept through detailed design and build.

You will collaborate with controls engineers and machine builders, own design decisions, and ensure reliability and manufacturability across multiple projects in a fast-paced automation environment.