Senior Mechanical Engineer - Custom Automation & Systems

Ascential Medical & Life Sciences | Automation; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascential Medical & Life Sciences | Automation in Blaine, MN seeks a Mechanical Engineering leader to design and develop custom automated systems, overseeing CAD for subsystems and the full machine. The role requires ensuring form, fit, and function meet client requirements and GAMP/regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with controls, conduct safety risk assessments, create engineering documentation, and lead design reviews while guiding projects from concept to startup using SolidWorks and

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects, conducting design reviews, and working cross-functionally with controls, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
• Strong SolidWorks, machine design, GD&T, and manufacturing knowledge.
• Proven experience designing automated equipment from concept through manufacturing and startup.
• 8 years of mechanical engineering experience in custom automation or special-purpose machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of custom automated systems, ensuring all processes and components meet client requirements and standards.
• Oversee and coordinate CAD design for sub-systems and entire machines, ensuring form, fit, and function requirements.
• Develop and iterate concept CAD models to define system layout, space constraints, motion ranges, and operator interfaces.
• Collaborate with controls engineering to define automation sequences, safety devices, and guarding requirements.
• Conduct safety risk assessments, document hazards, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain detailed engineering documentation, including schematics, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
• Lead project teams in design phases, meeting milestones on time and within budget.
• Provide technical direction and feedback to engineering team members; participate in design reviews.

Skills

SolidWorks

Machine Design

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ascential Medical & Life Sciences | Automation in Blaine, MN seeks a Mechanical Engineering leader to design and develop custom automated systems, overseeing CAD for subsystems and the full machine. The role requires ensuring form, fit, and function meet client requirements and GAMP/regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with controls, conduct safety risk assessments, create engineering documentation, and lead design reviews while guiding projects from concept to startup using SolidWorks and