Mechanical Design Engineer

Encore Technologies; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Technologies in Wisconsin is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 0–3 years of engineering design experience to contribute to mechanical system design of industrial automation equipment. You will apply engineering principles to develop and optimize designs, perform calculations, and support prototype fabrication and testing.

You will document results clearly, participate in project planning, and present updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of engineering design experience with converting equipment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use design software for problem-solving and documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mechanical system design of industrial automation equipment.
• Provide hands-on problem-solving to drive design improvements based on data.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis per project requirements.
• Support prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Document and communicate engineering results clearly for knowledge transfer.
• Participate in project planning, reviews, and scheduling, budgeting, risks, and resources.
• Present technology or project updates to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate in person with peers to build mechanical/automation design skills.
• Assist with equipment assembly; apply statistics to engineering data to identify trends.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Design software

Job description

Provides hands‑on technical support in new product design, development, testing, and documentation for industrial automation equipment. Applies engineering design principles to deliver innovative solutions and support mechanical system development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to mechanical system design of industrial automation equipment.
• Provide hands‑on problem‑solving to drive design improvements based on collected data.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis per project requirements.
• Support prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Document and communicate engineering results clearly for effective knowledge transfer.
• Participate in project planning, reviews, and definition of schedules, budgets, risks, and resource needs.
• Present technology or project updates to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate in person with engineering peers to build mechanical/automation design skills.

Occasional Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment assembly.
• Apply statistics to engineering data to identify trends, correlations, and insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 0–3 years of engineering design experience with converting equipment.
• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting equipment and processes.
• Ability to use complex software for design, problem‑solving, and documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work full days at a computer.
• Ability to lift and move items up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to use hand tools and monitoring/testing equipment.
• Ability to occasionally climb ladders and work in tight spaces.
• Ability to work in loud, non–air-conditioned environments during equipment commissioning or troubleshooting.
• Ability to wear PPE (safety shoes, glasses, ear protection).
• Must be able to travel internationally and domestically (~20%).