Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Selectek; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek in Verona, WI seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design mechanical systems and prepare detailed drawings using Autodesk Inventor. You will drive projects from requirements through final design and support vendor and customer reviews.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years of machine design, strong communication, and proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Knowledge of materials, budgeting, schematics, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems is essential

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of machine design fundamentals.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D modeling software.
• Knowledge of materials, machining costs, and budget-conscious design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic AutoCAD.
• Understanding of machine controls systems and able to read schematics.
• Experience with pneumatic/hydraulic systems and motor sizing.
• Familiarity with fluid dynamics and vacuum/blower system design.

Responsibilities

• Design 3D models and engineering drawings for mechanical machines based on sketches, concepts, or customer mark-ups.
• Prepare drawing packages and bills of material (BOMs) for custom automation machines.
• Research product specifications, contact vendors, and obtain quotations.
• Support engineering standards improvement and participate in hands-on shop work.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Present designs in customer review meetings.
• Delegate tasks and review/check drawings before engineering release.
• Work with controls engineers to develop Sequences of Operation.
• Coordinate with machine assemblers and fabricators.

Skills

Machine design fundamentals

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Pneumatic/hydraulic systems

Vacuum/blower system understanding

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Training in Inventor or SolidWorks

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

3D modeling software (e.g., Inventor)

Job description

Location-Verona, WI Direct Hire

Position Overview

A Senior Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for designing mechanical systems and creating detailed documentation using Autodesk Inventor. You will be involved in all phases of the project lifecycle— from requirements gathering to final design and project management. You'll collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver custom automation solutions.

Required

• Strong understanding of machine design fundamentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D modeling software.
• Knowledge of materials, machining costs, and budget-conscious design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic AutoCAD.
• Understanding of machine controls systems and able to read schematics.
• Experience with pneumatic/hydraulic systems and motor sizing.
• Familiarity with fluid dynamics and vacuum/blower system design.

Preferred

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years of experience or 10+ years of relevant machine design experience.
• Training in Inventor or SolidWorks (AS in Machine Design Technology or equivalent experience).
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA).
• Field service or assembly experience; ability to troubleshoot and debug machinery.

Responsibilities

• Design 3D models and engineering drawings for mechanical machines based on sketches, concepts, or customer mark-ups.
• Prepare drawing packages and bills of material (BOMs) for custom automation machines.
• Research product specifications, contact vendors, and obtain quotations.
• Support engineering standards improvement and participate in hands-on shop work.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Present designs in customer review meetings.
• Delegate tasks and review/check drawings before engineering release.
• Work with controls engineers to develop Sequences of Operation.
• Coordinate with machine assemblers and fabricators.