Mechanical Engineer

LeoForce; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Travel opportunities

Job summary

LeoForce in Allentown, PA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own the design of custom industrial automation solutions from concept through production. You will collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Customers to ensure on-time delivery at high quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years in manufacturing or automation, with strong Autodesk Inventor/AutoCAD skills and excellent communication. On-site with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, packaging equipment, systems integration, or industrial automation.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 3D; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer applications with Sales Engineers to develop automation solutions.
• Perform calculations to ensure system performance meets specs.
• Design automation systems using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 3D; produce detailed drawings.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Allentown, PA, US

Job Details

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $110,000 - $115,000 per year

The Project Engineer is responsible for designing and developing custom industrial automation solutions used throughout manufacturing and packaging processes. This role owns the engineering design from concept through production and product lifecycle while collaborating with Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer applications alongside Sales Engineers to develop effective automation solutions
• Perform engineering calculations to ensure system performance meets customer specifications
• Design custom industrial automation systems using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 3D
• Create approval drawings, assembly drawings, and detailed manufacturing drawings
• Develop accurate designs with proper tolerancing to ensure fit and function
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs), purchase requisitions, and component orders
• Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Support application reviews, project costing, and design validation
• Plan and manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously
• Coordinate engineering activities with manufacturing and assembly teams
• Communicate directly with customers throughout project execution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize quality, cost, and project schedules
• Support projects through production and final customer acceptance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, packaging equipment, systems integration, or industrial automation
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 3D
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative engineering environment
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing industrial automation or conveyor systems
• Experience with robotics, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems
• OEM machine design experience
• Experience with production flow management and manufacturing processes
• Experience with production simulation and production analysis
• Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Customer-facing engineering experience

A bit about us:

We are a leading provider of industrial automation and material handling solutions, helping manufacturers improve efficiency, productivity, and performance through innovative engineering. Our team designs custom automation systems that support a wide variety of manufacturing and packaging applications, delivering high‑quality solutions from concept through installation.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for a motivated Project Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and seeing innovative designs come to life.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
• Work on custom industrial automation and machine design projects
• Exposure to cutting‑edge manufacturing technologies
• Collaborative engineering environment with cross‑functional teams
• Opportunity to own projects from concept through production
• Professional development and technical growth opportunities
• Occasional travel for customer interaction and project support

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