Senior Mechanical Engineer - Automation & Machine Design (Hybrid)

Bravo Team Engineering Design & Fabrication; Cornelius (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

HSA/FSA

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

EAP

PTO

Holiday time off

Schedule flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Bravo Team Engineering Design & Fabrication in Cornelius, NC, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on automation and machine design to lead the mechanical solution from concept through installation and handover for client projects. You’ll bring 8+ years of experience in machine design, hands-on robotic cells, SolidWorks CAD, and strong safety knowledge.

This full-time, hybrid role requires travel to client facilities and offers relocation support, solid benefits, and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in machine design, automation, or manufacturing equipment development.
• Experience with robotic cells and custom machinery.
• Experience with safety standards and FAT/SAT processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and integration of automated equipment, robotic cells, and production lines from concept through installation and commissioning.
• Develop line and cell layouts, material flow plans, and equipment arrangements for multi-step manufacturing processes.
• Perform robot reach studies, cycle time analysis, and line simulation to validate throughput and takt time.
• Design custom machines, fixtures, EOAT, and conveyor/material handling systems.
• Size and select actuators, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings and structural frames.
• Assess existing equipment, identify gaps, and develop upgrade plans.
• Define requirements for purchased equipment and lead FAT/SAT reviews.
• Lead risk assessments and design guarding per standards.
• Perform engineering analysis to confirm performance and safety.
• Collaborate with controls/electrical/software engineers on sensors and sequences.
• Maintain engineering documentation and handover packages.
• Support on-site installation, commissioning, and ramp-up.
• Act as technical authority and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Automation

Manufacturing equipment

Robotics

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Bravo Team Engineering Design & Fabrication in Cornelius, NC, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on automation and machine design to lead the mechanical solution from concept through installation and handover for client projects. You’ll bring 8+ years of experience in machine design, hands-on robotic cells, SolidWorks CAD, and strong safety knowledge.

This full-time, hybrid role requires travel to client facilities and offers relocation support, solid benefits, and professional