Senior Mechanical Design Architect for Custom Robotic Cells

KLA Industries; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Brown Deer, WI to lead ground-up machine architecture for high-speed automation and robotic cells. This role offers a direct-hire, 1st shift, onsite work with a strong technical autonomy and a path toward senior leadership.

You will work in a small, agile team to design, wire, and assemble custom equipment on-site, collaborating with machinists and controls engineers to iterate designs based on real-world feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or 5–10 years of ground-up custom equipment design experience.
• Expert fluency in SolidWorks for large assemblies and configurations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, welding, tolerances and precision machining.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up machine architecture for high-speed automated machinery and robotic work cells.
• Develop concepts and collaborate with Project Managers to design cost-effective automated solutions.
• Guide internal designers and coordinate with external fabrication partners to meet milestones.
• Integrate fluid power, drive systems, and servo components in complex assemblies.
• Conduct early design reviews to ensure safety and manufacturability before shop release.
• Serve as technical contact for clients and manage BOM releases and assembly-floor issues.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Multi-axis machinery

Education

BSME or equivalent experience

Tools

GMAW welding

GTAW welding

Job description

KLA Industries is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Brown Deer, WI to lead ground-up machine architecture for high-speed automation and robotic cells. This role offers a direct-hire, 1st shift, onsite work with a strong technical autonomy and a path toward senior leadership.

You will work in a small, agile team to design, wire, and assemble custom equipment on-site, collaborating with machinists and controls engineers to iterate designs based on real-world feedback.