Mechanical Design Engineer

Qualified Professional & Technical (QPT) - A division of Qualified Staffing; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Professional and Technical is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with robotics automation experience in Port Huron, MI. The role focuses on hands-on design, programming, and troubleshooting across mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and control systems within a manufacturing environment.

The engineer will design fixtures, program and support robotic equipment, and collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams to advance active automation projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in mechanical design, automation, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong SolidWorks 2D and 3D CAD experience.
• Hands-on robotic automation programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and controls issues.
• Experience with robotic fixtures, automation equipment, or machine design.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal training.
• Experience supporting equipment startup, debugging, testing, and implementation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify automation fixtures using SolidWorks 2D and 3D CAD.
• Program, troubleshoot, and support robotic automation equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and controls issues.
• Support projects from design through implementation.
• Develop and modify fixtures for robotic systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment and identify root causes.
• Support fixture development, testing, installation, and startup.
• Collaborate with engineering, controls, manufacturing, and machine build teams.
• Apply mechanical design, pneumatic concepts, and electrical controls knowledge.
• Support prototype builds, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Robotic automation programming

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Documentation skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing/related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks 2D/3D CAD

CAD software familiarity

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer | Automation and Robotics6 Month Contract | Day Shift | Port Huron, MI

IMMEDIATE NEED Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in robotic automation, programming, troubleshooting, and fixture design. This position requires someone who can step into active automation projects and begin contributing quickly with minimal training. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience working with robotic automation systems, mechanical fixture design, equipment programming, and troubleshooting in a manufacturing or machine build environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify automation fixtures using SolidWorks 2D and 3D CAD
• Program, troubleshoot, and support robotic automation equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and controls related equipment issues
• Support robotic automation and manufacturing projects from design through implementation
• Develop and modify fixtures used in robotic automation systems
• Troubleshoot automation equipment and identify root causes of equipment or process issues
• Support fixture development, testing, installation, and startup
• Collaborate with engineering, controls, manufacturing, and machine build teams
• Apply mechanical design principles, pneumatic concepts, and electrical controls knowledge
• Support prototype builds, equipment modifications, and continuous improvement projects
• Complete engineering reports, protocols, drawings, and project documentation

Qualifications | Must Haves

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 3 plus years of mechanical design, automation, machine build, or manufacturing engineering experience preferred
• Strong SolidWorks 2D and 3D CAD experience
• Hands on robotic automation programming and troubleshooting experience
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and controls related issues
• Experience with robotic fixtures, automation equipment, machine design, or machine build
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and contribute with minimal training
• Experience supporting equipment startup, debugging, testing, and implementation
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Why Apply?

• Work directly with robotic automation and manufacturing equipment
• Hands on mechanical design, programming, and troubleshooting responsibilities
• Opportunity to contribute immediately to active automation projects
• 6 month contract
• Day shift- 4 day work week
• Port Huron, MI
• INDQT