Senior Mechanical Engineer

TRC Talent Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

TRC Talent Solutions partners with an electrical manufacturing leader seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Atlanta area. You will design custom mechanical systems and lead projects from concept through installation while collaborating with controls and fabrication teams.

You will support automation initiatives across AI, vision systems, sensors, safety, and quality improvements, traveling to facilities in the Southeast and Texas to implement solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience designing custom equipment, machinery, fixtures, or automation-related mechanical systems.
• AutoCAD experience required; SolidWorks experience is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience working with fabrication shops and validating designs in the field.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom mechanical systems, housings, stands, fixtures, and integration solutions for advanced automation and vision-based inspection systems.
• Lead projects from concept and design through fabrication, installation, commissioning, and validation.
• Partner closely with controls engineers, fabrication teams, mechanical installers, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Support company-wide automation initiatives focused on AI, machine vision, sensors, gauges, safety systems, quality improvements, and throughput optimization.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities throughout the Southeast and Texas to support project implementation and customer engagement.
• Build strong relationships with plant leadership and operations teams to gain alignment and drive project success.
• Work directly with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Create detailed mechanical designs using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks while ensuring manufacturability and practical field implementation.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Field validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

TRC's Partner, an electrical manufacturing leader, has an opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team!

The team is leading the development of next-generation automation, vision systems, AI-driven process improvements, in-line measurement technologies, safety solutions, and quality enhancement initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities.

This is an opportunity to work on projects that have never been done before, creating custom solutions from concept through installation while helping shape the future of manufacturing automation.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop custom mechanical systems, housings, stands, fixtures, and integration solutions for advanced automation and vision-based inspection systems.
• Lead projects from concept and design through fabrication, installation, commissioning, and validation.
• Partner closely with controls engineers, fabrication teams, mechanical installers, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Support company-wide automation initiatives focused on AI, machine vision, sensors, gauges, safety systems, quality improvements, and throughput optimization.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities throughout the Southeast and Texas to support project implementation and customer engagement.
• Build strong relationships with plant leadership and operations teams to gain alignment and drive project success.
• Work directly with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Create detailed mechanical designs using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks while ensuring manufacturability and practical field implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience designing custom equipment, machinery, fixtures, or automation-related mechanical systems.
• AutoCAD experience required; SolidWorks experience is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience working with fabrication shops and validating designs in the field.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing environments and mechanical integration.
• Experience supporting installation and startup activities.
• Exposure to wiring, cabling, industrial equipment, converting, paper, pulp & paper, carpet, or similar manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple facilities.

TRC Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect.