Automation Mechanical Engineer

A leading provider of highly engineered springs, specialty fasteners, machined parts, and other precision components serving more than 45,000 customers in more than 35 countries. It’s more than 100,000 products are sold through a combination of direct sales, catalogs, and distributors to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers in aerospace, medical, electronics, energy, agriculture, construction, and other sectors.

With 25+ manufacturing facilities strategically located across the United States to support a diverse customer base, they employee a highly skilled, knowledgeable and motivated workforce dedicated to continual innovation, genuine value and exceptional service.

Job Summary

The Automation Mechanical Engineer (Hands-On) will be an integral part of our operations, directly supporting our manufacturing floor to design, implement, and maintain advanced machinery. This role combines design expertise with hands-on work to ensure machinery operates at optimal efficiency and reliability. The successful candidate will be passionate about both mechanical design and hands-on work, ready to troubleshoot, perform maintenance, and be a proactive problem solver in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design & Development: Create and modify mechanical designs for production equipment, tooling, and fixtures to improve efficiency, reliability, and output quality.
• On-Floor Implementation: Work directly with machines on the manufacturing floor to implement designs, make adjustments, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform and coordinate routine and preventive maintenance on machinery, responding quickly to equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Process Optimization: Analyze mechanical processes and equipment layout, proposing modifications that will enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline production.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair mechanical failures, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical drive systems, ensuring smooth and safe operation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Automation, Electrical, and Production teams to integrate mechanical elements into larger systems, enhancing automation efforts and supporting overall project goals.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of designs, repair logs, and machine adjustments to support knowledge sharing and compliance.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years in a hands-on mechanical engineering role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for designing and modifying equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, mechanical drives, and automation technologies.
• Experience with fabrication and machine shop tools is a plus.