Mechanical Engineer: Commissioning & Automation

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

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.