Mechanical Engineer

Jobot; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Automation) in Manchester, VT to design, develop, and support custom machinery and automation systems from concept through final build. You will work with electrical, controls, technicians, and operations to bring designs to life on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes hands-on machine design, problem solving, and collaboration across engineering teams, with a strong focus on moving projects from concept to startup and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Approximately 2–5+ years of hands-on experience in machine design, industrial automation, or manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience designing mechanical assemblies and machine components.
• Exposure to PLCs, controls logic, robotics, or automated equipment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design custom automated machinery, mechanical systems, assemblies, components, tooling, and safety guarding.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Develop mechanical solutions incorporating pneumatics, actuators, sensors, motion systems, and mechanical drive components.
• Work closely with electrical and controls engineers to integrate mechanical and automation systems.
• Perform engineering calculations including stress, load, tolerance, and component sizing analysis.
• Support prototype builds, machine assembly, testing, debugging, and system validation; troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Participate in machine startup and commissioning as required.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and safety throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement of existing equipment and machine designs.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Pneumatic systems

Actuators

Sensors

Robotics

Automation experience

Troubleshooting

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

PLC programming

Controls systems

Robotics

Job description

Job details:

Lead Mechanical Design Projects From Concept Through Final Implementation

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Cody MacLellan

A growing manufacturer of custom automated equipment is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Automation) to design, develop, and support custom machinery and automation systems from concept through final build.

This is a hands‑on engineering opportunity for someone who enjoys machine design, mechanical problem‑solving, and seeing their designs come to life on the shop floor. You'll work closely with electrical engineers, controls engineers, technicians, vendors, and operations to develop customized equipment involving robotics, pneumatics, motion systems, sensors, actuators, and mechanical assemblies.

Why join us

• Design custom automated machinery from the ground up, rather than maintaining the same equipment every day.
• Take projects from concept and 3D design through fabrication, assembly, testing, and startup.
• Work hands‑on with robotics, pneumatics, motion systems, sensors, actuators, and automation technology.
• See your designs physically built and operating on the manufacturing floor.
• Solve unique engineering challenges in a custom machine‑building environment.
• Collaborate directly with electrical, controls, manufacturing, and technical teams.
• Receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and EAP benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Design custom automated machinery, mechanical systems, assemblies, components, tooling, and safety guarding.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Develop mechanical solutions incorporating pneumatics, actuators, sensors, motion systems, and mechanical drive components.
• Work closely with electrical and controls engineers to integrate mechanical and automation systems.
• Perform engineering calculations including stress, load, tolerance, and component sizing analysis.
• Support prototype builds, machine assembly, testing, debugging, and system validation.Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform root‑cause analysis to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Participate in machine startup and commissioning as required.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and safety throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement of existing equipment and machine designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Approximately 2 to 5+ years of hands‑on experience in machine design, industrial automation, custom equipment, or manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience designing mechanical assemblies and custom machine components.
• Understanding of pneumatic systems, mechanical drive systems, actuators, sensors, and motion components.
• Exposure to PLCs, controls logic, robotics, or automated equipment is highly desirable.
• Ability to take a mechanical design from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, and implementation.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, hands‑on engineering and manufacturing environment.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.