Mechanical Engineer

Sapphire Recruitment; Village of North Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Automatic 401K company contribution

Job summary

Sapphire Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for an established automation equipment manufacturer near the Syracuse, NY area. This is a direct hire opportunity with a competitive base salary and bonus.

Design new machinery, modify existing equipment, and develop 3D models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Perform stress and other mechanical analyses; ensure manufacturability, reliability, and cost targets. 2–4+ years’ experience and a mechanical or mechatronics degree required.

Qualifications

• Design new machinery and modify existing equipment.
• Develop 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Perform stress, deflection and other mechanical calculations; FE analysis is a plus.
• Ensure designs meet customer specs with regard to cost, reliability and manufacturability.
• 2–4+ years of experience in industrial automation design.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support on the assembly floor during machine builds.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, fabrication, fit and assembly issues.
• Develop design changes and corrective actions to keep builds on schedule.
• Review existing designs to identify cost and time reductions.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

FEA experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Associate degree in a related technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

We have a Mechanical Engineer opportunity available with our established automated equipment manufacturing client near the Syracuse, NY area. This is a direct hire opportunity.

• Attractive base salary + bonus plan.
• Straight time pay for any hour worked over 45 in the work week.
• Automatic 401K company contribution.

Your Role with the Company:

Mechanical Design & Engineering:

• Design new machinery and modify or upgrade existing equipment.
• Develop 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Perform stress, deflection, and other mechanical calculations to validate designs; FEA experience is a plus.
• Select appropriate materials and components based on machine and application requirements.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications while considering cost, reliability, manufacturability, and ease of assembly.

Manufacturing & Assembly Support:

• Provide hands on engineering support on the assembly floor throughout the machine-build process.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, fabrication, fit, and assembly issues as they arise.
• Develop and implement design changes and corrective actions to keep equipment builds on schedule.
• Review existing designs to identify opportunities to reduce part costs and assembly time.

Project & Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Participate in contract reviews, design reviews, and project meetings.
• Coordinate project requirements between Mechanical and Controls Engineering.
• Serve as a technical liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or an Associate degree in a related technical field.
• 2–4+ years of experience designing industrial automation, automated machinery, or similar equipment; related experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and exposure to engineering simulation or analysis software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Strong mechanical design and problem solving abilities with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.