Senior Mechanical Engineer, Automation & Custom Machines

Lvi-Associates; Sterling (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Lvi-Associates in Sterling, MA, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead complex automation and custom machine-building projects. From concept through commissioning, you will own mechanical design, BOM management, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration with controls, project managers, and technicians.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanical engineering within automation or manufacturing environments and strong leadership; OnShape CAD experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in automation, machine building, or related industrial environments.
• Experience delivering automation projects from concept to commissioning.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept through commissioning.
• Manage BOMs and material procurement for projects.
• Track budgets and schedules; identify risks and variances.
• Collaborate with controls, project management, and fabrication teams.
• Support FATs, installations, and customer deployments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers.

Skills

10+ years mechanical engineering

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

OnShape CAD

Job description

Lvi-Associates in Sterling, MA, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead complex automation and custom machine-building projects. From concept through commissioning, you will own mechanical design, BOM management, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration with controls, project managers, and technicians.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanical engineering within automation or manufacturing environments and strong leadership; OnShape CAD experience is essential.