Mechanical Equipment Designer — Build, Commission & Launch Machines

Interactive Resources - iR; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Interactive Resources - iR is seeking a Mechanical Equipment Design Engineer for a greenfield advanced manufacturing facility. You will design, develop, integrate, and commission custom production equipment, automated machinery, fixtures, tooling, and electromechanical systems from concept to startup.

In this hands-on role you’ll create 3D CAD models and drawings, work with controls engineers on PLC-controlled equipment, and partner with vendors to realize new plant capabilities, from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience designing mechanical equipment, industrial machinery, automation, or manufacturing systems.
• Strong 3D CAD and mechanical drawing experience.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and equipment schematics.
• Experience taking equipment from design through installation and startup.
• Strong problem-solving and project execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom production equipment, automated machinery, fixtures, tooling, and mechanical systems
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, mechanical drawings, and engineering documentation
• Support equipment projects from initial concept through fabrication, installation, commissioning, and startup
• Integrate hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electromechanical systems
• Work closely with controls/automation engineers on PLC-controlled equipment
• Partner with equipment vendors, machine builders, fabricators, and contractors
• Troubleshoot equipment and support reliability, production optimization, and continuous improvement
• Participate in equipment qualification, validation, and production-readiness activities
• Help establish equipment and manufacturing capabilities for a major facility expansion

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical drawings

Troubleshooting

Project execution

Hands-on

Startup experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

Interactive Resources - iR is seeking a Mechanical Equipment Design Engineer for a greenfield advanced manufacturing facility. You will design, develop, integrate, and commission custom production equipment, automated machinery, fixtures, tooling, and electromechanical systems from concept to startup.

In this hands-on role you’ll create 3D CAD models and drawings, work with controls engineers on PLC-controlled equipment, and partner with vendors to realize new plant capabilities, from