Machine Design Engineer

Selectek; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek in Dayton, OH is seeking a Machine Design Engineer for a full-time, direct hire role. Pay range $70–100K, depending on experience, with responsibilities from concept through manufacturing of custom automation and robotic systems.

You will create detailed machine designs, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics, BOMs, and provide hands-on support during assembly and startup. Requirements include an Associate’s degree, pneumatics experience, SolidEdge or SolidWorks, AutoCAD (2D), project

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Strong CAD/3D design experience.
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Project management experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Design equipment from concept to manufacturing detail prints.
• Complete BOMs and support purchasing activities.
• Write equipment operations manuals.
• Conduct and document risk assessment of equipment.
• Support machinists and assemblers.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

SolidEdge

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Machine Design Engineer

This is a full-time, Direct Hire opportunity. Pay Range: $70 – 100K, depending on experience.

Seeking a Machine Design Engineer with experience designing custom automation and robotic systems from concept through manufacturing. This role involves creating detailed machine designs, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics, BOMs, and providing hands‑on support during equipment assembly and startup. The ideal candidate has strong 3D CAD experience, excellent problem‑solving skills, and the ability to manage projects while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Job Duties

• Design equipment from a concept to manufacturing detail prints.
• Complete bill of materials and support purchasing activities.
• Write equipment operations manuals.
• Conduct and document risk assessment of equipment.
• Support machinists and assemblers.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree.
• Understanding of pneumatics systems.
• Understanding of industry safety requirements and design practices.
• Experience with design and troubleshooting of hydraulic systems.
• Experience designing with SolidEdge or SolidWorks.
• Experience with AutoCAD design (or similar 2D).
• Project Management experience.
• Ability to travel throughout North America (less than 10%).