Senior Mechanical Engineer - Custom Automation & Robotics

Alliance Automation, LLC; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

401k & Company Match

Parental Leave

Job summary

Alliance Automation, LLC, based in Van Wert, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and support custom machinery and robotics solutions. You will be responsible for translating customer specifications into robust designs and ensuring seamless integration across teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in custom automation, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and strong skills in CAD and project planning. Benefits include a competitive salary, paid vacation, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in custom automation or complex machinery design.
• Proven experience owning full machines or large subsystems from concept through FAT/startup.
• Ability to estimate effort, assess feasibility, and support project planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical Design of Major Systems or Projects.
• Drive Cross-Functional Design Reviews.
• Manage Technical Risk and Design Tradeoffs.
• Mentor Level I & II Engineers.

Skills

Custom automation or complex machinery design

Machine architecture understanding

Technical risk management

Mentoring and leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

PLM

Job description

Alliance Automation, LLC, based in Van Wert, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and support custom machinery and robotics solutions. You will be responsible for translating customer specifications into robust designs and ensuring seamless integration across teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in custom automation, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and strong skills in CAD and project planning. Benefits include a competitive salary, paid vacation, and comprehensive health coverage.