Onsite Industrial Robotics Mechanical Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Source is partnering with a leading industrial automation company in Morrisville, NC to hire a Mid Level Mechanical Engineer. This role focuses on taking projects from concept through installation and seeing designs built in production.

You will work on custom automated equipment and robotic systems, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to deliver complete solutions on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation design.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD/CAM tools with GD&T knowledge.
• Experience sizing actuators, servos, sensors, and pneumatics.
• Hands-on machining knowledge and fabrication exposure.
• Experience with robotic automation cells and safety assessments.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and develop system concepts with customers and internal teams.
• Review parts, 3D models, drawings for complexity, tolerances, variability.
• Assist with project management: timelines, budgets, coordination.
• Design automated machinery with pneumatic and electromechanical components.
• Integrate robots, EOATs, feeding systems, and material handling cells.
• Lead design reviews and refine designs from feedback.
• Perform risk assessments and contribute to machine safety.
• Produce high-level concepts and detailed drawings for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Electrical and Controls Engineering for integration.
• Lead testing, debugging, and prove-out during build.
• Oversee shop-floor assembly and onsite issue resolution.
• Create technical documentation including test plans and manuals.

Skills

Automation design

SolidWorks

GD&T

Prototyping

Robot systems

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM tools

Job description

Technical Source is partnering with a leading industrial automation company in Morrisville, NC to hire a Mid Level Mechanical Engineer. This role focuses on taking projects from concept through installation and seeing designs built in production.

You will work on custom automated equipment and robotic systems, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to deliver complete solutions on site.