Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for Automation Systems daily in-person role, no travel expected, but expecting M-F 40+ hours in person in our labs! OT optionally available, up to 10 hours per week during heavy design weeks! Skills MUST BE hands-on & interested in helping build/prototype and test solutions too! Minimum 5+ years of SolidWorks experience. Strong automation & machine-building design experience 10+ years' experience doing automated machine design with at least 5+ years being the lead/sole/primary designer Ability to design the way from concept to detailed design of a full system ON THEIR OWN! Automation design experience should include experience incorporating steppers & servo motors, all types of sensors, complex motion systems, or robots, etc Ability to calculate/estimate and then spec automation components to incorporate into designs. Should also naturally have experience integrating designs with control/electrical systems. General machinery/automation/robotics safety and ergonomic design familiarity. Preferred Automated sorting or pick & place system design experience is a plus! Experience with design compliance to FDA/NSF (food safety requirements) and/or ANSI/ISO (machinery safety requirements) is a plus! Food/Kitchen Equipment or Food Processing Equipment design experience is a plus! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.