Senior Automation & Robotic Cell Design Engineer

H. T. PROF Group; Brown Deer (WI); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group seeks a Senior Automation & Robotic Cell Design Engineer to lead ground-up machine design in a 100% SolidWorks environment at our Brown Deer, WI facility.

You will architect high-speed automated cells, drive hydraulic/pneumatic drive systems, and coordinate with global clients and internal teams to deliver manufacturable, compliant solutions. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of experience in heavy machinery automation, expert SolidWorks skills, and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of ground-up custom equipment design in heavy machinery or high-speed automation.
• Expert SolidWorks modeling of large assemblies and drawings.
• Strong project management and stable employment history.
• Residency within driving radius of Brown Deer, WI; US citizen or GC holder.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up mechanical design for high-speed automated machinery and robotic cells.
• Develop concepts and collaborate with PMs to brainstorm cost-effective solutions.
• Guide internal detailers and coordinate with external fabrication partners.
• Integrate fluid power and drive systems, selecting hydraulics and servo components.
• Conduct early design reviews to ensure safety, ergonomics and compliance.
• Serve as technical contact for clients and resolve shop-floor issues in real time.

Skills

Ground-up machinery design

SolidWorks proficiency

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fanuc robotics integration

ABB robotics integration

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Automation & Robotic Cell Design Engineer

• Compensation & Environment: Base salary up to $120,000 with full benefits, joining an elite global OEM with design bays and assembly floor under one roof.
• Tech Stack & Tools: Advanced SolidWorks for large assemblies, custom robotic cell integration, high-speed pick-and-place, precision power transmission, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Autonomy & Impact: High-autonomy ground-up machine design with zero repetitive tweaks, immediate assembly feedback loops, and a clear path toward senior leadership.
• Schedule & Work Model: Stable 1st-shift schedule with 100% on-site collaboration in a high-growth, modern manufacturing environment.
• Strict Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) required; residence within a dependable daily commute radius of Brown Deer, WI.

If you are a veteran machine designer or BSME looking to escape rigid corporate silos and repetitive product tweaks, this direct-hire role provides an exceptional technical home. Our client is a high-growth, international OEM designing ground-up, complex custom automation and robotic cells for global market leaders across North America and Europe. Operating in a 100% SolidWorks environment as one of five Lead Engineers, you will enjoy the unique privilege of watching your custom mechanical creations manufactured, wired, and assembled right on-site with an immediate feedback loop from machinists, builders, and controls engineers.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Ground-Up Machine Architecture: Lead mechanical design integrity and engineering accuracy for high-speed, multi-axis automated machinery and robotic work cells.
• Conceptual Design & Quoting: Develop concepts and collaborate with Project Managers to brainstorm cost-effective, high-performance automated solutions.
• Project & Team Leadership: Break down complex design scopes into milestones, guiding internal detailers/designers and coordinating with external fabrication partners.
• Fluid Power & Drive Systems: Integrate fluid power and drive mechanics, applying advanced engineering principles to select hydraulics, pneumatics, and servo systems.
• Design Reviews & Safety Verification: Conduct early-stage design reviews to eliminate safety hazards, pinch points, and ergonomic issues prior to shop release.
• Client & Assembly Floor Collaboration: Serve as technical contact for global clients while managing strict BOM engineering releases and resolving assembly floor issues in real time.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or 5–10 years of verifiable, ground-up custom equipment design experience in heavy machinery or high-speed automation.
• SolidWorks Expertise: Expert fluency modeling large assemblies, managing configurations, and drafting production-ready drawings in SolidWorks.
• Manufacturing Acuity: Practical understanding of structural weldments (GMAW/GTAW), material selection, machine shop processes, and precision machining tolerances.
• Project Management & Career Stability: Proven history of maintaining project schedules and budgets, paired with a solid employment history showing strong tenure.
• Local Residency: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a dependable daily driving radius of Brown Deer / Northern Milwaukee County, WI.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Robotic Cell Integration: Hands-on experience designing end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and integrating Fanuc or ABB robotic arms into automated lines.
• International Standards: Familiarity with European machinery safety standards (CE marking, ISO/ISO 13849 safety integration).
• Cross-Functional Design: Background working directly alongside controls engineers to co-design servo-driven motion profiles and sensor placement.