Mechanical Systems Engineer

Job title: Mechanical Systems Engineer

About the Role The Mechanical Systems Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design, analysis, development, testing and life-cycle support of machinery and equipment. This role owns the complete mechanical design of mechanical equipment, robotic cells, and automated manufacturing systems, including end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, guarding, support structures, and integration with conveyors, actuators, and ancillary automation. The engineer collaborates closely with controls, robotics, manufacturing, and field-service teams to ensure the equipment meets performance, reliability, maintainability, safety, and cost objectives. The role also supports in-house and field testing, installation, startup, commissioning, problem-solving, and troubleshooting at customer sites, as needed.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop integrated electromechanical systems for production environments.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and production drawings for equipment, end-of-arm tooling, frames, tooling, and guarding.
• Apply hygienic design principles for wash-down, food contact, and sanitary environments.
• Ensure proper motion design and integration including clearance and service access.
• Produce BOMs, routings, change documentation, maintenance procedures, and build instructions.
• Create, develop and maintain system documentation including equipment manuals, technical data, data sets, and as-built/fielded information.
• Work closely with robotics and controls engineers on motion planning constraints, end-of-arm tooling requirements, and simulation-driven layout decisions.
• Integrate sensors, pneumatics, cabling, dress packs, and safety devices into the mechanical design.
• Perform structural, dynamic, motion, and tolerance analyses.
• Conduct design reviews and cross-functional input sessions; perform Design for X assessments.
• Develop test plans for prototypes and full systems; support FAT, field commissioning and system startup.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and provide field support; document results and drive corrective actions.
• Provide on-site installation and commissioning support for robotic equipment and assist with root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or ABET-accredited program.
• 3+ years’ experience designing equipment and machinery.
• 3+ years’ experience using SolidWorks or Inventor in a professional environment.
• Experience troubleshooting machine applications in production environments.
• Strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds and travel 25% of the time.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in food or sanitary equipment environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously with transparency and integrity, incorporating multiple inputs and aligning with consensus.
• Excellent English communication (oral, written, listening) and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented; able to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong research and analytical skills for investigating project-related issues and innovations.
• Able to troubleshoot, solve problems and quickly recommend solutions.
• Travel up to 25%.

Nice to Have

• Experience with hygienic design for wash-down and sanitary environments.