Senior Robotic Tooling & Automation Engineer

Valstad Shipworks; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Valstad Shipworks in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to own the design and development of robotic tooling and automation equipment for large steel structures. You will lead concept through production, creating EOAT, fixtures, and multi-actuation systems; collaborate with robotics and controls teams; and troubleshoot on the shop floor to deliver robust, production-ready machinery.

Ideal candidates have hands-on fabrication experience and a track record delivering

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering or industrial automation experience.
• Experience designing robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) or custom machinery.
• Expert in 3D CAD and assembly design.
• Solid understanding of actuators, sensors, gears, and fabrication.
• Ability to take a mechanical system from concept to implementation.
• Hands-on instincts and comfort with shop floor hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design custom EOAT, grippers, manipulators, and welding tools.
• Develop mechanical assemblies with electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic actuation.
• Create fixtures, positioning systems, and material-handling equipment.
• Perform mechanical and tolerance analyses and optimize designs.
• Integrate motors, gearboxes, sensors, and other components.
• Collaborate with robotics, controls, and manufacturing teams.
• Lead design-build-test iterations from prototype to production.

Skills

5+ years mechanical engineering

3D CAD

Mechanical design

Automation experience

Prototyping

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD modeling

Job description

Valstad Shipworks in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to own the design and development of robotic tooling and automation equipment for large steel structures. You will lead concept through production, creating EOAT, fixtures, and multi-actuation systems; collaborate with robotics and controls teams; and troubleshoot on the shop floor to deliver robust, production-ready machinery.

Ideal candidates have hands-on fabrication experience and a track record delivering