Mechanical Engineer

Alliance Automation, LLC; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

401k & Company Match

Parental Leave

Job summary

Alliance Automation, LLC, based in Van Wert, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and support custom machinery and robotics solutions. You will be responsible for translating customer specifications into robust designs and ensuring seamless integration across teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in custom automation, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and strong skills in CAD and project planning. Benefits include a competitive salary, paid vacation, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in custom automation or complex machinery design.
• Proven experience owning full machines or large subsystems from concept through FAT/startup.
• Ability to estimate effort, assess feasibility, and support project planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical Design of Major Systems or Projects.
• Drive Cross-Functional Design Reviews.
• Manage Technical Risk and Design Tradeoffs.
• Mentor Level I & II Engineers.

Skills

Custom automation or complex machinery design

Machine architecture understanding

Technical risk management

Mentoring and leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

PLM

Job description

Alliance Automation began operations in August 2008, seizing an opportunity to provide automation solutions to underserved industries. Our innovative thinkers design and build robotic automation systems that optimize production processes. We provide automation solutions for a multitude of industries; each helping upgrade efficiency, increase throughput and guarantee reliability in production.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW: The primary mission of this role is to design, develop & support custom machinery and robotics equipment for the automotive, consumer goods, material handling and food packaging industries. This role involves translating customer specifications into robust machine designs, creating detailed CAD models and drawings, selecting components, and ensuring designs are manufacturable, safe, and compliant with applicable standards. The engineer collaborates closely with controls, electrical, manufacturing, and project management teams to ensure seamless integration, resolve technical issues during build and debug, and support factory acceptance testing and on‑site startup as needed, all while balancing performance, cost, schedule, and long‑term reliability. Success in this role requires a high level of creativity and the ability to exercise independent judgment to develop functional designs that align with customer requirements.

Top 5 Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical Design of Major Systems or Projects: Own architecture, integration, and technical outcomes.
• Drive Cross‑Functional Design Reviews: Ensure designs meet safety, manufacturability, and performance requirements.
• Manage Technical Risk and Design Tradeoffs: Identify risks early and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support Coordinators with Planning and Estimating: Provide input on scope, effort, and feasibility.
• Mentor Level I & II Engineers: Provide day‑to‑day guidance and technical support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5–10 years of experience in custom automation or complex machinery design
• Proven experience owning full machines or large subsystems from concept through FAT/startup
• Strong understanding of machine architecture, system integration, and lifecycle impacts
• Demonstrated ability to identify technical risks and manage design tradeoffs
• Advanced proficiency in CAD, PLM, and configuration control
• Experience leading design reviews and making sound engineering decisions
• Ability to estimate effort, assess feasibility, and support project planning
• Proven mentoring capability and technical leadership presence
• Strong communication skills, including customer‑facing and cross‑disciplinary discussions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to work in office, manufacturing, and customer‑site environments.
• Ability to safely work around industrial automation equipment, and follow required PPE and safety procedures.
• Travel up to 10–25% may be required based on project and customer support needs.

What We Offer

Alliance Automation benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Hourly/Salary Wage Based on Experience
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Time
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability
• 401k & Company Match
• Parental Leave
• We provide our employees with a safe, clean, climate‑controlled work environment.