Mechanical Design Engineer - Automated Machinery

Vaco; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for our Raleigh, NC team. You will design automated machinery, create 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and develop BOMs within ERP.

Collaboration with manufacturing, sales, and service teams ensures successful upgrades and rebuilds. The ideal candidate has 3-4+ years in mechanical design, strong CAD skills, and experience with automated machinery.

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years of mechanical design and/or application engineering experience.
• Hands-on proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience designing machined and fabricated components for automated machinery or similar systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and sensors in automated machinery.
• Understanding of product handling, machining capabilities, manufacturing methods and assembly principles.
• Experience producing detailed mechanical drawings and BOMs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, plus ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom automated machinery and mechanical systems based on customer specifications and equipment performance needs.
• Create 3D models, detailed drawings, assemblies, and layouts using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Design machined and fabricated components (shafts, bearings, housings, mounting plates, weldments, sheet metal).
• Apply materials, GD&T, machining practices, and assembly considerations for safe, manufacturable designs.
• Develop and maintain BOMs and engineering docs in ERP; support changes and revisions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and assembly to resolve fabrication and testing issues.
• Work with Sales, Purchasing, Production, Field Service and other teams to meet requirements and schedules.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

BOM

ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SyteLine ERP

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for our Raleigh, NC team. You will design automated machinery, create 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and develop BOMs within ERP.

Collaboration with manufacturing, sales, and service teams ensures successful upgrades and rebuilds. The ideal candidate has 3-4+ years in mechanical design, strong CAD skills, and experience with automated machinery.