Mechanical Design Engineer
The ideal candidate will possess advanced experience with Creo and a strong background designing automated machinery, assembly equipment, or custom automation systems. Working closely with Project Engineers and cross-functional teams, the Mechanical Design Engineer will develop innovative, manufacturable, and reliable solutions that meet customer requirements, performance standards, and project timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop custom automated assembly equipment, production machinery, and industrial automation systems using Creo Parametric.
- Create mechanical concepts, layouts, detailed assemblies, and component designs from initial requirements through final release.
- Utilize engineering principles and sound technical judgment to solve complex mechanical design challenges.
- Develop detailed manufacturing drawings, BOMs, specifications, and design documentation.
- Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, component sizing, and mechanical evaluations to support design decisions.
- Support prototype development, equipment testing, validation, troubleshooting, and customer demonstrations.
- Participate in formal design reviews with Project Engineers and stakeholders, incorporating feedback and making necessary design improvements.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, controls engineering, systems integration, suppliers, and project teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Ensure designs meet requirements for functionality, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Maintain thorough documentation throughout the design lifecycle, including revisions and engineering change processes.
- Deliver high-quality designs while managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3+ years of mechanical design experience within automated assembly systems, custom machinery, industrial automation, robotics, or special-purpose equipment.
- Proficiency in Creo (preferred).
- Proficiency in SWx will also be considered.
- Experience with Windchill PDM/PLM for design data management.
- Strong understanding of: Mechanical machine design Automated assembly equipment Pneumatic and mechanical systems Motion control components Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Component selection and system integration GD&T and engineering drawing standards Proven ability to independently execute complete machine designs with minimal supervision. Ability to effectively collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Required Qualifications:
Start Date - End Date: Jul 13 – Sep 30, 2026 "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."