Senior Automation Mechanical Engineer: Design & Commission

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead the design of automated manufacturing equipment. The role requires hands-on CAD leadership, robust experience with robotics integration, and a track record of delivering from concept through commissioning.

You will work cross-functionally to optimize manufacturability and system performance. Responsibilities include coordinating with applications engineers, delivering complete mechanical packages, and guiding production ramp-up while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in from-scratch design, assembly, and commissioning of custom tooling or manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD for mechanical design (CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of control systems, robotics, and automated industrial equipment, machines, and processes.
• Ability to create, interpret, and review mechanical drawings and documentation.
• U.S. citizen or eligible for work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with applications engineers on conceptual automated manufacturing equipment and provide feedback to product design teams to improve Design for Manufacturability
• Lead mechanical design of custom automated manufacturing equipment using 3D CAD
• Design custom automation equipment including robotic end-of-arm tooling, material handling systems, fixtures, weldments, machine frames, safety guarding, and production cell layouts
• Apply engineering first principles — including mechanics, kinematics, and materials science — to analyze system behavior, evaluate design trade-offs, and develop technically sound solutions to novel mechanical challenges
• Drive iterative development cycles; make pragmatic design trade-offs to balance performance, cost, and schedule constraints
• Integrate mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and related components into unified systems
• Lead equipment commissioning, startup, and production ramp-up; own resolution of mechanical issues during installation and debug
• Create and deliver mechanical documentation packages including BOMs, drawings, recommended spare parts lists, and assembly procedures
• Provide technical input to project schedules and budgets throughout the project lifecycle

Skills

Mechanical Design

3D CAD Proficiency

System Integration

Robotics Knowledge

Design for Manufacturability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead the design of automated manufacturing equipment. The role requires hands-on CAD leadership, robust experience with robotics integration, and a track record of delivering from concept through commissioning.

You will work cross-functionally to optimize manufacturability and system performance. Responsibilities include coordinating with applications engineers, delivering complete mechanical packages, and guiding production ramp-up while