Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Custom Robotic Cells

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Brown Deer, WI to lead ground-up design of custom robotic cells and machine architectures.

100% onsite, first shift, direct-hire, with base salary up to $120,000/year and a strong benefits package. You will own mechanical architecture, work closely with project managers, and drive cross-functional collaboration with fabricators and controls engineers.

Qualifications

• BSME degree or 5–10 years of verifiable, ground-up custom equipment design experience in heavy machinery or high-speed automation.
• Expert fluency with SolidWorks modeling large assemblies and producing production-ready drawings.
• Practical understanding of welding, materials, machine shop processes, and precision machining tolerances.
• Proven history of managing project schedules and budgets with strong tenure.

Responsibilities

• Ground-Up Machine Architecture: lead mechanical design for high-speed, multi-axis automated machinery and robotic work cells.
• Conceptual Design & Quoting: develop concepts and collaborate with Project Managers on cost-effective automated solutions.
• Project & Team Leadership: break down design scopes into milestones and coordinate internal detailers/designers and external partners.
• Fluid Power & Drive Systems: integrate hydraulics, pneumatics, and servo systems.
• Design Reviews & Safety Verification: conduct early design reviews to mitigate safety hazards and ergonomic issues.
• Client & Assembly Floor Collaboration: serve as technical contact for global clients and manage BOM releases.

Skills

SolidWorks

Project Management

Team Leadership

Industrial Design

Education

BSME

Tools

GMAW

GTAW

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Brown Deer, WI to lead ground-up design of custom robotic cells and machine architectures.

100% onsite, first shift, direct-hire, with base salary up to $120,000/year and a strong benefits package. You will own mechanical architecture, work closely with project managers, and drive cross-functional collaboration with fabricators and controls engineers.