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Mechanical Automation Engineer

Technical Source

Morrisville, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Analysis Skills, Automation, Automation Engineering, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Electricity, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Machining, Maintain Compliance, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Product Data Management (PDM), Project Execution, Request for Proposals (RFP), Rich Internet Application (RIA), Risk Analysis, Robotics, Safety Standards, Sales Support, Simulation, SolidWorks, System Integration (SI), Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Morrisville, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Technical Source is seeking an experienced Mechanical Automation Engineer to design, integrate, and deliver advanced automation and robotic systems for AAE. This role leads mechanical design, supports sales concepts, integrates robotic and mechatronic systems, oversees builds, drives FAT/SAT, and works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead mechanical design using SolidWorks & PDM
  • Design robotic cells, EOAT, automation modules, feeders, material-handling systems
  • Size actuators, servos, pneumatics, and sensors
  • Perform reach studies, cycle-time analysis, risk assessments
  • Lead design reviews; produce detailed drawings & assemblies
  • Support sales with RFQ review, technical proposals, and customer visits
  • Integrate robotics with controls/electrical/software teams
  • Manage vendors/suppliers for machined parts & assemblies
  • Lead build, test, debug, FAT, SAT & onsite installation
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA/ANSI/CE/ISO/RIA safety standards
  • Generate documentation (manuals, test plans, specs)

Required Qualifications:

  • BS/MS Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics preferred)
  • 6+ years in Mechanical Design & Sales support within the industrial automation sector with at least …
    • 3+ years at a robotic system integrator
  • SolidWorks + PDM expert
  • Deep experience with actuators, servos, pneumatics, sensors
  • Proven GD&T skills
  • Strong understanding of machining & fabrication
  • Robotic automation cell design (assembly, handling, palletizing, etc.)
  • FAT/SAT + installation experience
  • Strong communication and vendor-coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • FANUC or UR experience
  • Vision/3D sensor integration
  • Robotic simulation/programming
  • Complex automation applications (vision-guided, dispensing, finishing)

Work Environment:

  • Full-time, onsite in Morrisville, NC
  • No remote/hybrid options
  • Relocation not offered

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • PTO + holidays

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