Mechanical Engineer

JMP Solutions - Canada; Bridgman (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with match

Life Insurance

Dependent Coverage

Disability Insurance

EAP

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Profit Sharing

Job summary

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions seeks a Mechanical Engineer to translate machine concepts into manufacturable designs for automated manufacturing equipment. You will work from the Lead Mechanical Engineer's concept, develop 3D models in SolidWorks, perform sizing and GD&T, and collaborate with controls, electrical, and build teams to meet performance, durability, schedule and cost targets.

Strong communication and hands-on problem solving are essential to succeed in this role, which involves

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Mechanical Engineering or Journeyman Tool Maker qualification.
• 2–3+ years in mechanical system design or equivalent.
• Strong SolidWorks experience with detailed parts, assemblies and drawings.
• Solid mathematical aptitude with sizing and strength calculations.
• Hands-on understanding of mechanical systems and practical design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with engineers, customers, and stakeholders.
• Appreciation of business impact of engineering decisions with respect to schedules and budgets.
• Organizational, prioritization and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in MS Office and able to travel when needed.
• Experience in automation, assembly automation, or similar machine design environments is a plus.
• GD&T experience is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs for automated manufacturing equipment from approved concepts and customer specs using SolidWorks.
• Create 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing-ready drawings with GD&T where appropriate.
• Perform sizing, strength, and design calculations to meet performance and durability requirements.
• Design to customer specs and budget, balancing function with cost and schedule.
• Support the Lead Mechanical Engineer on project execution and flag risks early.
• Collaborate with controls, electrical, and build teams across disciplines.
• Communicate technical problems and proposed solutions clearly to teammates, customers, and vendors.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

SolidWorks

Math aptitude

Hands-on approach

Communication skills

Business awareness

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Travel willingness

Automation experience

Automation design

GD&T

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Journeyman Tool Maker

Job description

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

One team. Any challenge.

Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience . If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you! Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

The Role

Join a fast-paced, leading-edge automation equipment design and manufacturing company. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will bring industrial machineryconcepts to life through detailed mechanical design for industrial automation and manufacturing equipment. Working from the machine concept and architecture set by the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will develop practical, manufacturable designs that meet customer specifications and performance, durability, schedule, and cost targets. This position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs forautomated manufacturing equipmentfrom approved concepts and customer specifications, using SolidWorks.
• Create 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing-ready drawings, applying GD&T where appropriate.
• Perform sizing, strength, and design calculations to confirm designs meet performance and durability requirements.
• Design to customer specifications and the sold budget, balancing technical function with cost, schedule, and project profitability.
• Support the Lead Mechanical Engineer on project execution, and raise risks to schedule, budget, or scope early.
• Collaborate with other disciplines on the project team, such as controls, electrical, and build teams.
• Clearly communicate technical problems and proposed solutions to teammates and, as needed, customers and vendors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Journeyman Tool Maker.
• Approximately 2–3+ years of experience in mechanical system design.
• Strong SolidWorks experience, including detailed part, assembly, and drawing work.
• Strong math aptitude and ability to perform sizing and strength calculations.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and a hands-on approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical problems and solutions to engineers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of the business impact of engineering decisions, with awareness of schedules, budgets, and project profitability, not just technical functionality.
• Organizational/prioritization and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel; travel to customer/vendor facilities will be very limited.

Preferred

• Experience in automation, assembly automation, or similar machine design environments.
• Prior design experience with automation, systems integration, or custom equipment companies.
• Experience with GD&T (a significant plus).

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds.

Perks of Being Part of the Team

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401K, including company match
• Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
• Company-paid short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid-time off and company-paid holidays
• Profit Sharing

What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are the foundation on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

Convergix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

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