Mechanical Design Engineer - Custom Automation & Robotics

Sterling Engineering; Georgetown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering designs and builds specialized automation machinery for automotive, marine, and other manufacturing industries. This is a design-focused position where you take projects from initial concept through detailed design and manufacturing.

Approximately 90% of your time will be spent on mechanical design, developing 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings, and integrating automation, heat processing, and material handling into turnkey solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering preferred but not required.
• Experience designing machinery, automation equipment, or custom industrial equipment.
• Strong 3D CAD modeling and mechanical design skills.
• Understanding of mechanical assemblies, motion systems, and machine components.

Responsibilities

• Designing custom automated machinery from concept through completion.
• Developing 3D models, mechanical assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Designing automation systems involving material handling, pick-and-place applications, and robotic integration.
• Working on specialized applications involving heat press bonding, adhesives, and material processing.
• Selecting and sizing motors, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, and linear motion components.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Mechanical design

Robotics integration

Motion systems

Machinery design

Automation equipment

Manufacturing drawings

Motor selection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sterling Engineering designs and builds specialized automation machinery for automotive, marine, and other manufacturing industries. This is a design-focused position where you take projects from initial concept through detailed design and manufacturing.

Approximately 90% of your time will be spent on mechanical design, developing 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings, and integrating automation, heat processing, and material handling into turnkey solutions.