Mechanical Engineer, Packaging Automation & CAD Design

Smurfit Westrock; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design packaging machinery and automation systems. You will use 3D CAD to create reliable, cost-effective equipment and develop detailed drawings and BOMs for production.

The role requires collaboration across mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution. Applicants should have a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 3+ years of experience in automation or packaging machinery, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience designing automation equipment or packaging machinery.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling and CAD tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing practices and safety considerations.
• Experience with CAD automation, data management, or system integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide standard machinery designs and packaging solutions for customers.
• Design and develop automation systems using 3D CAD; ensure accuracy of kinematics and dynamics calculations.
• Create and maintain bills of materials and detailed working drawings for production.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, manufacturing, and service teams for project execution.
• Develop automation tools and scripts to improve workflows and data integrity.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, installation, and startup activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Risk assessment

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

REST APIs

SQL databases

Version control systems

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design packaging machinery and automation systems. You will use 3D CAD to create reliable, cost-effective equipment and develop detailed drawings and BOMs for production.

The role requires collaboration across mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution. Applicants should have a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 3+ years of experience in automation or packaging machinery, with