Mechanical Design Engineer

TES Recruiting; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TES Recruiting seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of large-scale processing lines from concept to detailed design. You will build 3D models and simulate system performance to support sales proposals while coordinating with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.

Applicants should have SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor expertise, strong communication skills, and experience with advanced rendering tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in mechanical/industrial design or applications engineering.
• Experience designing or visualizing large-scale processing systems or complex industrial equipment.
• Expert-level proficiency with SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor, including complex assemblies and design automation.
• Experience with simulation tools such as SOLIDWORKS Simulation or equivalent.
• Experience with animation, motion studies, and high-end rendering software (PhotoView 360, KeyShot).
• Strong understanding of equipment layout, material handling, and manufacturability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales Applications Engineering to develop designs based on customer requirements.
• Create detailed 3D parametric models representing processing lines and system configurations.
• Develop complex assemblies with configuration management and design automation.
• Perform simulations (structural, kinematic, thermal, fluid) to validate feasibility and performance.
• Produce animations and renderings to illustrate system operation and workflow.
• Prepare technical illustrations and 3D walkthroughs for sales proposals and discussions.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing to align designs with capabilities, costs, and delivery timelines.
• Present concepts to customers, communicating technical advantages clearly.

Skills

Mechanical design

Industrial design

Pre-sales support

Communication

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

SOLIDWORKS Simulation

PhotoView 360 / KeyShot

AutoCAD

PLM systems

Job description

• Collaborate with the Sales Applications Engineering team to develop conceptual designs and full-line processing solutions based on customer specifications and project requirements.
• Create detailed 3D parametric models using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor to represent complete processing lines, equipment integration, optimized layouts, and system-level configurations.
• Develop complex assemblies and system configurations using advanced CAD tools, including configuration management and design automation.
• Perform simulations, including structural, kinematic, thermal, or fluid-flow analysis, to validate design feasibility, performance estimates, and potential risks within sales proposals.
• Develop animations and motion studies that clearly illustrate system operation, material flow, assembly sequences, maintenance access, and overall workflow.
• Produce high-quality, photorealistic renderings and visualization packages to communicate design intent, equipment integration, ergonomics, and system functionality.
• Prepare technical illustrations, 3D walkthroughs, interactive visuals, and other presentation materials to support sales proposals and customer discussions.
• Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure proposed designs align with company capabilities, cost targets, manufacturing processes, safety requirements, and delivery timelines.
• Participate in customer meetings and presentations, effectively communicating complex mechanical design concepts and technical advantages to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Translate customer requirements into innovative, technically sound, and commercially compelling mechanical design concepts.
• Maintain accurate design documentation, configuration management, and version control throughout the proposal process.
• Support the transition of successful concepts from the sales and proposal stage into project execution and detailed engineering.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in mechanical design, industrial design, applications engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience designing or visualizing large-scale processing systems, heavy machinery, integrated production lines, or complex industrial equipment.
• Expert-level proficiency with SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor, including advanced assembly management, configurations, and design automation.
• Experience with simulation tools such as SOLIDWORKS Simulation or equivalent.
• Experience with animation, motion studies, and high-end rendering software such as PhotoView 360, KeyShot, Emulate 3D, or similar.
• Strong understanding of equipment layout, material handling, system integration, safety, ergonomics, accessibility, and manufacturability.
• Experience developing sales-oriented mechanical concepts that balance technical accuracy with visual impact and commercial appeal.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with complementary tools such as AutoCAD, PLM systems, and project management software.
• Prior experience in a Sales Applications Engineering, Applications Engineering, or pre-sales technical support environment is preferred.
• Experience in food & beverage processing, chemical, pharmaceutical, bulk material handling, or other highly engineered industrial environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with generative design, virtual reality (VR), interactive 3D visualization, or digital twin technologies is preferred.