Mechanical Engineer – Automation & Commissioning

Jobot; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Warrensburg, MO is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to lead commissioning and startup of new manufacturing equipment and automation systems on the plant floor.

You will partner with maintenance, operations, controls, and project teams to ensure installation, troubleshoot, and optimize performance, while mentoring teams and influencing design for reliability.

The role offers strong compensation and growth opportunities within a globally recognized energy solutions provider.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, automation, industrial, or production environment.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, startup, or production launches.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems including conveyors, motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting complex equipment issues in a production environment.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, layouts, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Strong project coordination and cross-functional communication skills.
• Comfortable spending significant time on the manufacturing floor supporting operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical commissioning and startup of new manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Partner with maintenance, operations, controls, and project teams to ensure successful equipment installation and integration.
• Serve as the primary mechanical engineering resource for troubleshooting equipment performance, reliability, and design-related issues.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers and vendors to resolve technical challenges during installation, startup, and production ramp-up.
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend design modifications to improve safety, reliability, maintainability, and throughput.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to equipment failures and production disruptions.
• Review mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and layouts to ensure manufacturability and operational effectiveness.
• Assist with equipment acceptance testing, validation activities, and production readiness reviews.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical specifications.
• Support capital projects involving automation, robotics, material handling systems, and production equipment upgrades.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to maintenance and operations teams regarding equipment functionality and best practices.

Skills

Robotics platforms

Lean manufacturing

Industrial automation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job details:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Bohanon

Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 per year

A bit about us

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognized leader in industrial energy solutions with over 100 years of operating history and a presence in more than 100 countries. The company manufactures and assembles stored energy and power systems that keep some of the world's most critical industrial operations running, including material handling equipment, rail, mining, and ground support operations at major airports and logistics hubs worldwide.

With 30+ manufacturing and assembly facilities worldwide, a customer base exceeding 10,000 accounts, and global headquarters in the United States supported by regional operations in Europe and Asia, this is a company with the scale, stability, and infrastructure that gives maintenance professionals long-term career footing. The facility you would be joining is part of a well-resourced global organization that invests in its people, its equipment, and its processes.

Why join us?

• Above industry average compensation!


• Growing organization


• This plant is undergoing a large amount of commissioning of new equipment

Job Details

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys being on the plant floor, solving complex technical challenges, and improving equipment reliability and performance. This individual will act as the mechanical subject matter expert for highly automated systems including robotics, material handling equipment, automated assembly systems, and other production machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical commissioning and startup of new manufacturing equipment and automation systems.


• Partner with maintenance, operations, controls, and project teams to ensure successful equipment installation and integration.


• Serve as the primary mechanical engineering resource for troubleshooting equipment performance, reliability, and design-related issues.


• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers and vendors to resolve technical challenges during installation, startup, and production ramp-up.


• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend design modifications to improve safety, reliability, maintainability, and throughput.


• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to equipment failures and production disruptions.


• Review mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and layouts to ensure manufacturability and operational effectiveness.


• Assist with equipment acceptance testing, validation activities, and production readiness reviews.


• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical specifications.


• Support capital projects involving automation, robotics, material handling systems, and production equipment upgrades.


• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to maintenance and operations teams regarding equipment functionality and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.


• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, automation, industrial, or production environment.


• Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, startup, or production launches.


• Strong understanding of mechanical systems including conveyors, motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, or automated manufacturing equipment.


• Experience troubleshooting complex equipment issues in a production environment.


• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, layouts, schematics, and technical specifications.


• Strong project coordination and cross-functional communication skills.


• Comfortable spending significant time on the manufacturing floor supporting operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with industrial robotics such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, or similar platforms.


• Exposure to automated assembly systems, material handling equipment, packaging equipment, or high-volume manufacturing processes.


• Experience supporting equipment vendors during installation and startup activities.


• Familiarity with reliability engineering, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.


• CAD experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Creo, or similar design software.


• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training/certification.

What You'll Bring

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability.


• A practical, solutions-oriented engineering mindset.


• Ability to bridge the gap between engineering design and manufacturing operations.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across multiple departments.


• Passion for automation, advanced manufacturing, and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys seeing projects move from installation through production and wants to play a key role in bringing new automated technologies into a manufacturing environment.

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