Mechanical Engineer II

Position Overview

We are seeking aContract Mechanical Engineer II with manufacturing automation and controls experience to support the design build integration and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and production systems. This role is ideal for an engineer with a solid background in mechanical design who has worked closely with controls electrical and manufacturing teams on automation equipment machine upgrades and process improvement initiatives.

The engineer will contribute to projects involving automated assembly equipment material handling systems stations fixtures motion systems and production line enhancements. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in both design and plant-floor environments and has hands-on experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems in a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

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• Design and develop mechanical systems assemblies tooling fixtures and machine components for manufacturing automation equipment.
• Support the integration of mechanical systems with PLC-controlled equipment servo motors drives sensors vision systems actuators pneumatics and other automation components.
• Collaborate with controls engineers electrical engineers maintenance teams production supervisors and manufacturing engineers to implement new equipment and improve existing systems.
• Create and update 3D CAD models mechanical drawings assembly drawings and bills of materials.
• Assist with equipment layout mechanical design reviews tolerance analysis and design for manufacturability/assembly.
• Participate in machine builds prototype assembly factory testing line trials equipment startup commissioning and production support.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues related to mechanical design machine performance motion systems and automation interfaces.
• Identify root causes of downtime recurring failures and process inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety uptime cycle time ergonomics throughput scrap reduction and reliability.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to source components review designs and support fabrication and assembly.
• Ensure designs meet applicable safety quality and manufacturing standards.
• Document engineering changes test results validation activities and project updates.

Required Qualifications

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• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3 years of mechanical engineering experience in manufacturing industrial automation machine design or production equipment development.
• Experience supporting automated machinery manufacturing equipment assembly systems conveyors packaging lines or material handling systems.
• Working knowledge of controls-integrated mechanical systems including PLC-based automation sensors pneumatic devices actuators motor-driven systems and servo applications.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks Creo Inventor or similar.
• Experience developing detailed mechanical drawings BOMs and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes machine design tolerances materials and mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with high-speed manufacturing automated assembly packaging robotics or custom machine design.
• Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
• Experience with motion control systems machine guarding safety circuits and industrial automation standards.
• Knowledge of GD&T FMEA RCA 5 Why and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience supporting commissioning FAT SAT and production line ramp-up.
• Exposure to vision systems end-of-arm tooling pick-and-place systems or robotic cells.
• Prior experience in automotive consumer products food and beverage industrial manufacturing or similar production environments.

Core Competencies

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• Mechanical design for automation equipment
• Manufacturing equipment improvement
• Controls and mechanical integration
• Machine troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• CAD design and documentation
• Continuous improvement in production environments
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Equipment validation and startup support

Work Environment

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• Combination of office engineering lab and manufacturing floor work.
• Frequent interaction with operating production equipment and maintenance teams.
• Occasional extended hours or weekend support during equipment installation startup or major production events may be required.

Success in This Role

Success in this position means delivering practical reliable mechanical solutions for automated manufacturing systems; supporting seamless controls integration; reducing downtime; and helping improve equipment performance safety and production efficiency.

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position however as a supplier your expected pay range may differ: $31.38/hr.-$41.63/hr. Benefits: It is recommended that employers include a general description of any health or compulsory benefits for compliance with Pay Transparency laws.