Mechanical Automation Engineer – Custom Robotic Systems

Genuine Search Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to design, develop, and support custom automated equipment from concept through installation and production launch.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with robotic cells, material handling systems, and other automated machinery, and will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, project-driven environment while meeting schedule, quality, and technical requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience designing and developing custom automated equipment or machinery.
• Experience with robotic automation, robotic cells, automated assembly systems, or material handling systems.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or Siemens NX.
• Demonstrated ability to take mechanical designs from concept through detailed design, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning.
• Experience designing fixtures, tooling, machine structures, guarding, and other mechanical automation components.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, tolerancing, and material selection.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot equipment in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom automated equipment from initial concept through detailed engineering and production.
• Develop mechanical systems for robotic cells, automated assembly systems, material handling equipment, machine tending applications, and custom machinery.
• Create 3D models, detailed drawings, layouts, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation using 3D CAD software.
• Develop innovative mechanical concepts based on customer requirements, applications, cycle-time requirements, and production objectives.
• Select and integrate mechanical components including linear motion systems, pneumatic devices, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, tooling, and other automation components.
• Design robot end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, nests, grippers, guarding, and machine structures.
• Work closely with Controls Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Project Managers, Manufacturing, and Assembly personnel to develop complete automation systems.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly activities.
• Review customer specifications and translate requirements into practical mechanical designs.
• Generate and maintain engineering drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Support prototype builds, machine assembly, debug, run-off, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and system-level issues during machine build and integration.
• Make design modifications based on testing, customer feedback, and production requirements.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, and design decisions to internal teams and project stakeholders.
• Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities, deadlines, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate engineering activities with project schedules and proactively identify potential technical or schedule risks.
• Support customer interactions, design reviews, and on-site installation or commissioning as required.
• Continuously improve design standards, engineering processes, and reusable automation solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Robotic automation

3D CAD proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Siemens NX

Job description

Genuine Search Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to design, develop, and support custom automated equipment from concept through installation and production launch.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with robotic cells, material handling systems, and other automated machinery, and will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, project-driven environment while meeting schedule, quality, and technical requirements.