Mechanical Engineer – Automation & Commissioning

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead commissioning and startup of new manufacturing equipment. You will work with maintenance, operations, controls, and project teams to ensure successful installation and ramp-up on the shop floor.

You will troubleshoot performance issues, review designs, and support testing and validation activities. Strong CAD skills and hands-on problem solving are essential in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing/automation.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, startup, or launches.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, layouts, schematics, and specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical commissioning and startup of new equipment and automation systems.
• Partner with maintenance, operations, controls, and project teams to ensure successful installation.
• Troubleshoot equipment performance and design-related issues on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve installation and startup challenges.
• Evaluate performance and recommend design improvements for safety and reliability.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions for equipment failures.
• Review drawings and specs for manufacturability and operability.
• Assist with acceptance testing, validation, and production readiness reviews.
• Develop and maintain engineering docs, SOPs, and specs.
• Support capital projects involving automation and production upgrades.
• Provide mentorship to maintenance and operations teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Influence across departments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Creo

Job description

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

Commissioning of New Equipment!

Job Details

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.

Why join us?

• Above industry average compensation!
• Growing organization
• This plant is undergoing a large amount of commissioning of new equipment

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.