Lead Mechanical Engineer - Automation & System Design

Automated Design Corporation; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

Vacation: starts at 4 weeks

Paid holidays

Leadership opportunities in advanced-?

Job summary

Automated Design Corporation designs and develops automated sports-testing equipment and industrial automation systems. The Engineer III is a senior mechanical engineering role that leads major design efforts, drives system-level integration, and sets engineering standards.

You will mentor junior engineers and guide technical decisions to ensure high-quality mechanical design across projects. You will create advanced SolidWorks models, manage large assemblies, and define testing strategies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Expert-level SolidWorks capability (advanced surfacing, large assemblies, design automation tools).
• Strong understanding of materials, tolerances, manufacturing processes, and system integration.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level mechanical design for automated sports-testing and industrial automation systems.
• Create advanced SolidWorks models, large assemblies, and complex geometry.
• Establish and enforce CAD standards, modeling best practices, and revision control.
• Drive design reviews, testing strategies, and reliability improvements.
• Own technical direction for major components or product lines.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues during assembly and integration.
• Mentor Engineer I and II team members in SolidWorks, design fundamentals, and engineering judgment.
• Oversee 3D printing strategy for prototyping and development.
• Collaborate with leadership on long-term engineering strategy and continuous improvement.

Skills

SolidWorks expertise

Leadership

Mentoring

Systems engineering

CAD standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D printing

Design automation tools

Job description

Automated Design Corporation designs and develops automated sports-testing equipment and industrial automation systems. The Engineer III is a senior mechanical engineering role that leads major design efforts, drives system-level integration, and sets engineering standards.

You will mentor junior engineers and guide technical decisions to ensure high-quality mechanical design across projects. You will create advanced SolidWorks models, manage large assemblies, and define testing strategies,