Mechanical Design Engineer – Automated Production Machinery

GCS Recruitment Specialists; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

We are building production lines for a brand new fiber optic connector product driven by AI data center demand. You will architect and design custom automated machinery, tooling, fixtures and multi axis motion systems, owning the full machine from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities include prototyping, bench testing, FAT and IQ/OQ/PQ related validation, plus creating 3D models, 2D drawings and maintenance documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience designing automation equipment.
• Advanced SolidWorks 3D CAD and detailing skills.
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stackups.
• Hands-on experience building and qualifying equipment in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design custom automated machinery, tooling, fixtures and semi automated solutions that improve cycle time, ergonomics, safety and quality
• Own the mechanical design of mechanisms, frames, multi axis motion systems, guarding and precision fiber handling tooling
• Apply GD&T, tolerance stack ups and DFM/DFA to build equipment that holds micron level tolerances
• Select and integrate pneumatics, motors, actuators, bearings, sensors and machine safety hardware
• Produce full design packages: 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, assembly instructions and maintenance documentation
• Lead prototyping, bench testing and process trials
• Build, debug, calibrate and validate equipment, and support FAT and equipment qualification
• Collaborate with our controls, vision and process engineers through design reviews and whiteboard sessions

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Engineering collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Automation equipment design

Job description

We are building production lines for a brand new fiber optic connector product driven by AI data center demand. You will architect and design custom automated machinery, tooling, fixtures and multi axis motion systems, owning the full machine from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities include prototyping, bench testing, FAT and IQ/OQ/PQ related validation, plus creating 3D models, 2D drawings and maintenance documentation.