Mechanical Designer

Engtal; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal in Metro Detroit is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to join its engineering team. This hands-on role focuses on designing custom automated equipment and turnkey manufacturing systems, with emphasis on robotic assembly and welding applications.

You will own projects from concept through detailed design and support them through build, integration and installation. You will collaborate with controls and manufacturing teams, producing drawings and documentation while addressing

Qualifications

• Experience designing robotic cells and automated systems.
• Ability to take mechanical projects from concept to detailed design.
• Hands-on experience with tooling and weld fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Design custom automated machinery, robotic cells and assembly systems
• Develop concepts and detailed 3D mechanical designs using Inventor
• Design tooling, fixtures, weld fixtures and other automation components
• Work on robotic welding applications including spot, MIG and TIG welding systems
• Design around purchased equipment including conveyors, robots and other automation hardware
• Produce manufacturing drawings, layouts and supporting engineering documentation
• Work closely with controls, manufacturing and build teams throughout projects
• Support projects from initial concept through build, integration and final installation
• Troubleshoot mechanical/design issues during equipment build and commissioning

Skills

Robotics design

3D CAD

Fixture design

Manufacturing principles

Project ownership

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

An established automation integrator in Metro Detroit is looking for an experienced Mechanical Designer to join its engineering team.

This is a hands-on design position working on custom automated equipment and turnkey manufacturing systems, with a strong focus on robotic assembly and welding applications. You'll take ownership of projects from concept through detailed design and support the equipment through build and integration.

What You'll Do

• Design custom automated machinery, robotic cells and assembly systems
• Develop concepts and detailed 3D mechanical designs using Inventor
• Design tooling, fixtures, weld fixtures and other automation components
• Work on robotic welding applications including spot, MIG and TIG welding systems
• Design around purchased equipment including conveyors, robots and other automation hardware
• Produce manufacturing drawings, layouts and supporting engineering documentation
• Work closely with controls, manufacturing and build teams throughout projects
• Support projects from initial concept through build, integration and final installation
• Troubleshoot mechanical/design issues during equipment build and commissioning

What You'll Need

• Strong mechanical design experience within industrial automation or custom machinery
• Experience designing robotic cells, assembly equipment or similar automated systems
• Experience with tooling, fixturing and/or weld fixture design
• Good understanding of manufacturing and machine-building principles
• Ability to independently take mechanical projects from concept through detailed design
• Automotive automation experience is highly desirable
• Experience with robotic welding systems would be a major advantage