Staff Mechanical Engineer- Automation/Robotics

Andrews Cooper Technology LLC

• $82K — $135K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field; MSME preferred.
  • 3-10 years of hands-on Mechanical Engineering experience with increasing responsibilities.
  • Proficiency in mechanical CAD tools like SolidWorks for complex assemblies and design documentation.
  • Strong understanding of mechanics, machine design, and materials.
  • Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical drawing practices.
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design complex automated systems collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Create and manage technical documentation including BOMs and I/O lists.
  • Develop mechanical design solutions for automation using advanced engineering principles.
  • Support the project lifecycle from conceptual design to production implementation.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave for birth or adoption.
  • Generous PTO for vacation, sick days, community service, and 8 paid holidays.
  • Complimentary in-office snacks, coffee, and sponsored lunches.
  • 401k retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
  • Access to mentorship and educational reimbursement programs.
Full Job Description
STAFF MECHANICAL ENGINEER
The Core Values we embody:
  • Help Each Other Win-AC values winning as a team over personal recognition. Go out of your way to help a teammate and the team succeed.
  • Own It-Don't wait for someone else to clear the way. Recognize opportunities to improve, and when obstacles arise, join forces to overcome them.
  • Be Cool-Be self-aware, maintain a positive attitude, prioritize emotional intelligence, and maintain composure under pressure.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a similar degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience in a related field. MSME a Plus.
  • 3 to 10 years of professional hands-on experience in Mechanical Engineering experience with progressively increasing technical and project responsibility.
  • Proficiency with mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks, including complex assemblies, production drawings, BOM development, and design documentation.
  • Strong understanding of mechanics, machine design, materials, mechanisms, structural design, and electro-mechanical systems.
  • Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance analysis, and mechanical drawing practices.
  • Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles and the ability to apply them throughout the design process.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within small, multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
  • Up to 20% of travel may be required between locations.
  • Ability to travel for work-related purposes as needed; access to reliable transportation is required due to the nature of our business and multiple client sites.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • Background checks are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience designing complex automation equipment, robotic systems, test equipment, fixtures, EOAT, or precision mechanisms.
  • Experience with electro-mechanical motion control, pneumatics, sensors, actuators, and industrial automation components.
  • Adept at generating test plans, running tests, collecting data and generating customer proposals.
  • Ability to collaborate with controls and electrical engineering on system-level documentation such as I/O definitions, pneumatic schematics, and equipment interfaces.
  • Experience with engineering scripting or data-analysis tools such as Python is preferred.
  • Experience designing machined, sheet-metal, fabricated, molded, and additive-manufactured components, with consideration for manufacturing process capabilities and cost.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design complex automated systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Create and manage technical documentation (e.g., BOMs, I/O lists, P&IDs).
  • Develop Automation mechanical design solutions using advanced engineering principles and CAD tools.
  • Support project lifecycle from conceptual design through production implementation.
Why join the Andrews Cooper team? This is a full-time position with compensation, benefits, and work positives, including:
  • Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), employee assistance programs (EAP), and dependent savings accounts (DSA).
  • Paid leave for maternity and paternity for birth or adoption.
  • Generous PTO for vacation, sick, community service, and 8 paid holidays.
  • In-office snacks, coffee, and sponsored lunches.
  • 401k retirement plan with 3% employer contribution.
  • Access to hands-on mentorship to advance professional skills and an educational reimbursement.
The salary range for this position is based on national rates. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base Salary: $82,000.00 - $135,000.00.

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