Senior Design Engineer | Industrial Automation

Metric Geo; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Michigan to design industrial ergonomic systems, automated tooling, and material handling equipment. You will blend hands-on 3D design with FEA, translating customer requirements into engineered solutions and leading projects from concept through installation.

The role requires strong CAD/FEA skills, ergonomic insight, and effective collaboration with customers and cross‑functional teams to ensure manufacturability and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tooling or automation design experience with FEA.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles and engineering specifications.
• Experience applying engineering concepts to ergonomic systems and automated tooling.
• Comfortable collaborating with customers across disciplines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D designs, assemblies, layouts, and drawings for tooling and automated systems.
• Perform FEA and design analysis to validate structure and function.
• Review as-built designs, prepare updates, and manage revisions.
• Collaborate with customers on concepts, manufacturability, and ergonomics.
• Lead creation and approval of technical specifications and project docs.
• Manage technical execution, customer communication, and issue resolution.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with design, manufacturing, and project teams.
• Deliver technical presentations and promote safety and engineering standards.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

Ergonomics

Customer facing

Project management

Mechanical fundamentals

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

FEA software

CAD software suite

Job description

Our client is an industrial automation company serving medical device, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing customers. Its solutions include robotic cells, multi-station assembly lines, autonomous mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, and custom lift-assist tooling. Headquartered in Michigan, the company has over 600 employees and a growing North American presence.

About the Role:

This Senior Design Engineer will design industrial ergonomic systems, automated tooling, and material handling equipment. The position combines hands-on 3D design and finite element analysis (FEA) with responsibility for translating customer requirements into engineered solutions and managing technical project execution from concept through installation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop 3D designs, assemblies, layouts, and detailed drawings for industrial tooling and automated systems.
• Perform FEA and advanced design analysis to validate structural integrity and functionality.
• Review as-built design information, prepare design updates, and manage revisions.
• Work directly with customers on design concepts, feasibility, manufacturability, ergonomics, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead the creation and approval of technical specifications and maintain project documentation.
• Manage technical project execution, customer communication, and issue resolution.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with design, manufacturing, and project teams.
• Deliver technical presentations and promote safety, accountability, and engineering standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of experience in tooling or automation design, including FEA.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling programs.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, 3D models, layout drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Experience applying engineering principles to industrial ergonomic systems and automated tooling.
• Confident working directly with customers and collaborating across disciplines.
• Able to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and learn new technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field preferred.
• Five to ten years of relevant engineering experience in tooling, automation, or system design preferred.