Senior Mechanical Engineer, Automation Equipment Design

Deterrence Defense, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Deterrence Defense, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop automated manufacturing equipment from concept through commissioning.

You will own mechanical system architecture, create detailed designs, manage vendors, build, and perform FAT/SAT to hand off running production lines. The role requires hands-on experience taking custom machinery from CAD to production, strong fundamentals in mechanical design, and collaboration with controls, robotics, and software teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in mechanical design of production or automation equipment.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and commissioning manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and FEA.
• Working knowledge of industrial automation, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and machine safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of automation equipment: layouts, frames, motion systems, tooling, fixturing, material handling, and system interfaces.
• Develop equipment architecture and define performance metrics such as cycle time, precision, load capacity, and scalability.
• Produce detailed 3D models, drawings, and BOMs in SolidWorks; apply GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Perform engineering analysis including structural, thermal, and fluid modeling; conduct DFM and DFMEA.
• Translate requirements into technical specifications for custom and off-the-shelf equipment; evaluate vendors and lead design reviews.
• Collaborate with controls, robotics, and software teams on integrated system development.
• Support build and assembly; lead FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electromechanical issues to root cause and drive design corrections.
• Maintain design documentation, change control, and spares definitions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Automation systems

GD&T

DFMEA

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

Job description

Deterrence Defense, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop automated manufacturing equipment from concept through commissioning.

You will own mechanical system architecture, create detailed designs, manage vendors, build, and perform FAT/SAT to hand off running production lines. The role requires hands-on experience taking custom machinery from CAD to production, strong fundamentals in mechanical design, and collaboration with controls, robotics, and software teams.