Mechanical Design Engineer – Custom Automation

Shibuya Hoppmann Corporation; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Shibuya Hoppmann Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer – Custom Automation for its Madison Heights operation. The role involves designing custom automation equipment, developing concepts, and producing detailed manufacturing drawings while coordinating with customers and internal teams.

The successful candidate will bring 1–3 years of mechanical design experience, proficiency in SOLIDWORKS, and strong problem-solving skills to support FAT, installation, and commissioning efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of mechanical design experience, preferably in automation.
• Experience designing machinery, automation equipment, or tooling.
• Proficiency with SOLIDWORKS.
• Strong troubleshooting and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design custom automated assembly equipment using SOLIDWORKS from concept to detailed drawings.
• Develop mechanical concepts and feasibility studies for new applications.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings and BOMs.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to capture requirements and conduct reviews.
• Support assembly, FAT, testing, and customer installation.
• Coordinate with controls, manufacturing, project management, and sales during execution.
• Select mechanical components such as bearings, gearboxes, servos, pneumatic actuators, and conveyors.
• Troubleshoot design and performance issues and implement practical solutions.
• Travel to customer sites for surveys and commissioning support.
• Apply knowledge of cams, gearboxes, bearings, and pneumatic actuators.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – Custom Automation - Madison Heights

Shibuya Hoppmann, a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of custom automation, parts feeding, and assembly systems, has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer – Custom Automation at our Madison Heights, Virginia facility.

Shibuya Hoppmann designs and builds high-performance automation equipment for the pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer products, and packaging industries. This position is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer with several years of design experience who is looking to expand expertise in custom automation and take on increasing responsibility throughout the machine design process.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team and contribute to projects from initial concept through detailed design, manufacturing, machine assembly, debug, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and customer installation.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Design custom automated assembly equipment, tooling, and mechanical systems using SOLIDWORKS, from concept development through detailed manufacturing drawings and release.
• Develop mechanical concepts and perform feasibility studies for new customer applications.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings, bills of material, and other engineering documentation.
• Work with customers and internal teams to understand application requirements and support design reviews.
• Support machine assembly, debug, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and customer installation.
• Collaborate with controls engineers, manufacturing, project management, and sales throughout project execution.
• Select and apply standard mechanical components, including bearings, gearboxes, servos, pneumatic actuators, conveyors, and other machine elements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical design and machine performance issues and develop practical solutions.
• Travel occasionally to customer facilities to conduct site surveys, validate application requirements, assess installation constraints, and provide engineering support during machine commissioning and customer acceptance.
• Working knowledge of machine design principles and mechanical components, including:
  • Cams
  • Gearboxes
  • Bearings
  • Pneumatic actuators

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years of mechanical design experience, preferably in automation, machinery, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience designing machinery, automation equipment, tooling, or special-purpose equipment.
• Proficiency with SOLIDWORKS.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, controls, project management, and sales teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing equipment for pharmaceutical, medical devices, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS/INVENTOR 3D MODELING.
• Experience with machine debug, FAT, or customer installation.

Compensation

$40.00–$50.00 per hour, based on experience, education, and demonstrated automation design expertise.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Full-time employee benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan with employer match, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off (starting at 13 days of PTO in the first year of employment), and 8 paid holidays.

All new hires are subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment physical (including drug & alcohol screening).

Full Time Employee Benefits

Full time employee benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan with employer match, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays. All new hires are subject to a pre-employment background check, credit check, and a pre-employment physical (including drug & alcohol screening).