Mechanical Engineer – Machine Designer

Sciotex; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design innovative manufacturing automation systems. This role involves developing automation machines such as robotics, conveyors, and control panels for diverse industries. The ideal candidate will have strong CAD design skills, particularly in Solidworks, and a solid foundation in engineering principles. This position requires collaboration with teams and clients, as well as hands-on assembly and programming. If you are passionate about automation technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in designing automation systems.
• Strong CAD design skills with Solidworks at assembly and BOM level.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation machines for various industries.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients for project success.

Skills

CAD Design

Analytical Skills

Machine Design

Programming (Python)

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Discipline and Organization

Education

Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced Degree in Automation Engineering

Advanced Degree in Mechatronics

Tools

Solidworks

LabVIEW

PLC

Ignition

Job description

The mechanical design engineer will design mid-size manufacturing automation systems for automated inspection, test, measurement and counting.

The duties include designing, developing, and supporting automation machines including framing, motion control, control panels, conveyors, robotics and machine vision for a wide variety of industries.

Candidates should have strong CAD design (Solidworks) experience to the assembly and BOM level.
Sourcing and specification of components, internal team and client collaboration, hands-on assembly, wiring and programming.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills & qualifications:

• Advanced Degree as a Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Automation Engineer, Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Robotics or another engineering/scientific field. Practical experience in combination of education will be considered.
• Strong analytical and machine design skills and the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Programming language Python, Ignition, LabVIEW, and/or PLC experience helpful.
• Broad technical knowledge spanning a wide range of application areas.
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both alone and with colleagues both remotely and onsite.
• Discipline and organization with respect to project timelines, budgets and documentation.
• 3+ years of experience designing and developing automation systems.

Pay is commensurate with skills and qualifications of the applicant. This is an onsite position in our Philadelphia, PA area office.

Candidates must be either a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident. No visa sponsorship is available for this position. We are not accepting applications from offshore or remote candidates. No recruiters, this is a direct hire position only.