Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Automation)

BBS Automation; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Supportive team-based environment

Job summary

A leading automation company in Illinois is seeking an engineer to design and detail automated equipment. The role involves creating detail drawings, ensuring functional and cost-effective designs, and collaborating with suppliers. Candidates should hold a B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, have solid technical capabilities, and possess knowledge of 3D CAD (SolidWorks). A supportive team environment that values creativity and performance is offered, along with competitive salaries and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Engineering Technology.
• High level of Mechanical device understanding for lesser education.
• Solid technical capabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Designs machinery according to concepts and layouts.
• Innovate and ensure designs are functional and cost effective.
• Create detail and assembly drawings, and Bill of Materials.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Technical capabilities

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Inspection and measuring tools knowledge

Education

B.S. degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

BBS Corporation (former teamtechnik Corporation) was founded in 1998 and is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia a suburb of Atlanta. Since than we have developed from a service location to a complete BBS subsidiary with today 50 employees.

Why Work at BBS Automation?

At BBS, we engineer for impact. With more than 60 years of experience and a global footprint across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, we deliver scalable, turnkey automation systems through our One Source model—ensuring consistency, quality, and service anywhere in the world.

We believe in People. Process. Performance.

We live by our 2025 mission pillars: Innovation, Customer Solutions, Market Growth, Sustainability, and People First. As part of our ALL4ONE culture, we champion collaboration across teams and regions to ensure every employee plays a meaningful role in our shared success.

We offer:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for growth in technical, professional, and leadership tracks
• A supportive, team-based environment that values creativity and performance
• Work that has a tangible impact on industries and communities worldwide

We Work Hard—and Celebrate Even Harder

Our culture thrives on respect, collaboration, and yes—fun. So if you're ready to build smarter, automate further, and grow together, apply now.

Join BBS Automation—and help shape the future of global manufacturing.

Overview

Objective:

Design and detail automated equipment according to a project leads concepts. Capable of a small to medium automatic assembly station, from concept to design completion, or any size replication project. Responsible for staying within the budget and schedule assigned by Lead Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Designs according to previously developed concepts, layouts, assemblies and detail drawings, schematics, and bills of materials used in producing custom machinery
• Thorough knowledge of design practices and tolerances
• Design cam, servo, and air operated stations, and to make changes to existing designs.
• Ensure the design is functional, robust, and cost effective.
• Innovate and use good judgment to incorporate BBS Automation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Research and specify appropriate materials and purchased components.
• Create detail drawings, assembly drawings, Bill of Materials, organize release packages, and update drawings.
• Audits own engineering work for accuracy and completeness
• Work with suppliers to find/develop the most functional and economical solutions to design issues.
• Work under the confines of the project schedule and budget.
• Problem-solve detail issues and update all appropriate documentation.
• Has basic knowledge of machine qualification methods; knowledge of SPC or quality practices a plus
• Provides necessary information to the Technical writer
• Communicate ideas and comprehend information both verbally and in written form.
• Assimilate well within a team and exhibit objectivity and openness to others views.
• Follow all policy and procedures to maintain ISO13485 certification requirements.
• Prioritizes, plans, and organizes work and workspace.
• Provide necessary documentation and support for machinery Operating Manuals.
• Make recommendations for quality and cost improvements.
• Keeps abreast of current product developments.
• Travel or extend work day if required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• B.S. degrees in Mechanical, Electrical, or Engineering Technology, or, with lesser education, possess and demonstrates a high level of Mechanical device understanding.

Experience:

• Solid technical capabilities
• Fluent in the use of 3D CAD (SolidWorks); working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD is a plus
• Good computer skills with proficiency in all Microsoft Office Software
• Comprehension of office copiers, printers / plotters, etc.
• Knowledge in inspection and measuring tools such as scales, calipers, micrometers, multi-meters, dB meters, etc.