Mechanical Design Engineer — Automation & Production Equipment

Temperpack; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TemperPack is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop, and commission equipment across our production facilities, collaborating with a cross-functional team of controls engineers, fabrication partners, and operations leaders.

The role emphasizes building real systems beyond CAD, owning projects from concept through commissioning, with focus on automation systems, machine design, process improvements, and overall equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of hands-on design experience.
• SolidWorks 3D modeling and 2D drawing proficiency.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, fabrication methods, and machine design fundamentals.
• Familiarity with applying ANSI standards to design work.
• Experience applying industrial safety standards to equipment design.
• Experience creating production-ready parts, assemblies, and drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems hands-on with hand and power tools.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the year to TemperPack facilities and vendor sites.

Responsibilities

• Design custom automation and manufacturing equipment using SOLIDWORKS.
• Collaborate with controls engineers, fabrication partners, vendors, and operations teams.
• Participate in equipment commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support design revisions for existing equipment to improve reliability, safety, maintainability, and manufacturability.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modeling

2D drawings

Mechanical analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

SolidWorks PDM

DraftSight

Job description

TemperPack is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop, and commission equipment across our production facilities, collaborating with a cross-functional team of controls engineers, fabrication partners, and operations leaders.

The role emphasizes building real systems beyond CAD, owning projects from concept through commissioning, with focus on automation systems, machine design, process improvements, and overall equipment performance.