Mechanical Automation/Design Engineer

Prime Hiring Solutions; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Hiring Solutions is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Automation Engineer - Mechanical in Stone Mountain, GA. The role focuses on mechanical design of robotic cells, assembly lines, conveyors, and SPMs, with hands-on CAD and supplier coordination.

The candidate will develop mechanical concepts, prepare detailed designs, select components, and support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automation equipment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design and industrial automation.
• Hands-on CAD design of automated systems and tooling.
• Experience with mechanical design reviews and BOM creation.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical concepts and designs for automation equipment.
• Prepare 2D/3D layouts, drawings, and manufacturing docs.
• Design machine frames, fixtures, tooling, and guarding.
• Perform load, torque, speed, and component sizing calculations.
• Coordinate with suppliers and support installation and commissioning.
• Assist with FAT, SAT, and production ramp-up activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

General mechanical engineering

Education

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Hiring: Manufacturing Automation Engineer - Mechanical

Location: Stone Mountain, GA

Experience: 5-10 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Automation Engineer - Mechanical with strong expertise in mechanical design and engineering of industrial automation systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing robotic cells, automated assembly lines, material handling systems, conveyors, and Special Purpose Machines (SPMs).

The candidate will be responsible for developing mechanical concepts, preparing detailed designs, selecting components, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical concepts and designs for industrial automation equipment, robotic cells, assembly lines, and material handling systems.
• Prepare 2D/3D layouts, detailed designs, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Design machine frames, fixtures, tooling, robot EOAT/grippers, conveyors, transfer systems, pneumatic mechanisms, and safety enclosures.
• Perform mechanical calculations for load, torque, speed, power, cycle time, and component sizing.
• Select and specify motors, gearboxes, bearings, linear guides, ball screws, pneumatic cylinders, actuators, and other mechanical components.
• Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical specifications, RFQs, and vendor documentation.
• Conduct design reviews, tolerance stack-up analysis, interference checks, and DFM/DFA reviews.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, robotics, and machine vision teams for complete system integration.
• Coordinate with suppliers during equipment manufacturing, assembly, and machine build.
• Support FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, and production ramp-up activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues related to vibration, alignment, repeatability, wear, jamming, and cycle time.
• Ensure equipment designs meet safety, ergonomics, accessibility, and maintenance requirements.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience in mechanical design of industrial automation systems.
• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or Autodesk Inventor.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent 2D drafting tools.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and tolerance stack-up.
• Experience with pneumatics, mechanical mechanisms, and actuator sizing.
• Knowledge of conveyor systems and material handling equipment.
• Experience designing robot EOAT, fixtures, tooling, machine structures, and guarding.
• Understanding of motor, gearbox, and component selection.
• Experience with BOM preparation, design reviews, and supplier coordination.
• Exposure to FAT/SAT, equipment installation, and commissioning.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Robotic automation cells
• Automated assembly lines
• Pick-and-place systems
• Palletizing and depalletizing systems
• Conveyor and material handling systems
• AGV/AMR interfacing stations
• Packaging automation
• Machine tending systems
• Inspection stations
• Warehouse automation

Education & Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design and industrial automation.