Mechanical Systems Engineer: Hygienic Automation

Cantrell Gainco Group; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantrell - Gainco is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to own the mechanical design, analysis, development, testing and lifecycle support of machinery and automated systems. You will create detailed 3D CAD models, perform FEA and design reviews, collaborate with controls, robotics and manufacturing, and provide field installation and startup support at customer sites.

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 3 years of design experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks or Inventor are required,

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3 years’ experience in the design of equipment and machinery.
• 3 years’ experience using SolidWorks or Inventor in a professional environment.
• Experience troubleshooting machine applications in production environments.
• Strong documentation and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop integrated electromechanical systems.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and production drawings for equipment, EOAT, frames, tooling, and guarding.
• Apply hygienic design principles for wash‑down, food contact, and sanitary environments.
• Ensure proper motion design and integration including clearance and service access.
• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Produce BOMs, routings, change documentation, maintenance procedures, and build instructions.
• Create, develop and maintain system documentation including equipment manuals and videos, technical data, part information, and as‑build and as‑fielded technical data sets.
• Work closely with robotics and controls engineers on motion planning constraints, EOAT requirements, and simulation‑driven layout decisions.
• Incorporate sensors, pneumatics, cabling, dress packs, and safety devices into the mechanical design.
• Perform structural, dynamic, motion, and tolerance analyses (FEA, mechanism analysis, DFMEA, PFMEA).
• Develop and execute test plans for prototypes, subsystems, and full systems to verify performance and compliance.
• Support prototype builds, system bring‑up, and validation activities in lab and production environments.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

English communication

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Cantrell - Gainco is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to own the mechanical design, analysis, development, testing and lifecycle support of machinery and automated systems. You will create detailed 3D CAD models, perform FEA and design reviews, collaborate with controls, robotics and manufacturing, and provide field installation and startup support at customer sites.

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 3 years of design experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks or Inventor are required,