Senior Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Automation Innovator

Jobfu; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Sick time

Wellness resources

Life insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Daniels Health in Detroit, MI is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and optimize automated systems powering our healthcare waste processing network. You will drive mechanical design, EOAT fixtures, and robot interfaces across cross‑functional teams to improve throughput and safety.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, 7+ years in automation or industrial machinery design, and strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo).

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 7+ years’ experience in automation, robotics integration, or industrial machinery design.
• Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems, assemblies, and automated equipment for high‑throughput medical waste processing.
• Develop EOAT, fixtures, and robotic interfaces for integrated automation lines.
• Run motion studies, FEA, tolerance analysis, and validate mechanical performance.
• Support equipment builds, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with robotics, controls, electrical, and software teams.
• Drive improvements in safety, reliability, sustainability, and throughput.

Skills

CAD skills

Robotics interfaces

Motion studies

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Job description

Daniels Health in Detroit, MI is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and optimize automated systems powering our healthcare waste processing network. You will drive mechanical design, EOAT fixtures, and robot interfaces across cross‑functional teams to improve throughput and safety.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, 7+ years in automation or industrial machinery design, and strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo).