Mechanical Engineer, Custom Automation & Capital Equipment

Koch Finishing Systems; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Occasional travel for installations/fi

Job summary

Koch Finishing Systems in Caledonia, MI seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and implement custom automated capital equipment, from concept through fabrication and startup. You will develop process lines, tanks, platforms, piping, and material handling with an emphasis on safety, performance, and reliability.

Required: ABET‑accredited Mechanical Engineering degree and at least 5 years of hands-on experience with custom machinery; strong CAD skills (SolidWorks or Inventor) and familiarity with

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree is required.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience with custom automated machinery.
• Experience with tanks, platforms, piping, or material handling equipment is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Engineer custom automated capital equipment, including plating/acid processes, tanks, platforms, piping, and material handling systems.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses to support design decisions.
• Translate customer requirements into functional, manufacturable equipment solutions.
• Collaborate with controls, project management, and fabrication teams to deliver integrated systems.
• Own mechanical scope from concept through fabrication, installation, and commissioning, including field troubleshooting.
• Produce 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar).
• Support project scheduling and execution with the Project Management team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Independent or team work

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

PLM/PDM

Job description

Koch Finishing Systems in Caledonia, MI seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and implement custom automated capital equipment, from concept through fabrication and startup. You will develop process lines, tanks, platforms, piping, and material handling with an emphasis on safety, performance, and reliability.

Required: ABET‑accredited Mechanical Engineering degree and at least 5 years of hands-on experience with custom machinery; strong CAD skills (SolidWorks or Inventor) and familiarity with