Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation & Integration

Are you a Rockstar Mechanical Engineer? Automation Experience? If so - this is the role for you. Adams Corp, INC is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the leading automation provider in Florida, Alabama, and the Caribbean.

Position Overview
We are seeking a mechanical design engineer to support and execute custom automation and robotic integration projects. This role is responsible for designing machine frames, structures, and assemblies—often using 80/20 aluminum extrusion—and for taking ownership of well-defined projects and subsystems from concept through build and installation.

This position plays a key role in expanding our engineering capacity by reducing dependency on senior resources for quoting, design, and execution. The ideal candidate is a practical, hands-on engineer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, making decisions, and delivering high-quality solutions with speed and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Design mechanical assemblies, machine frames, guarding, and automation structures using 80/20 systems.

·        Develop 3D models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks.

·        Own the mechanical scope of defined automation projects and subsystems from concept through build.

·        Contribute to quoting and proposal development with layouts and BOMs.

·        Communicate directly with customers to clarify requirements and review concepts.

·        Coordinate with vendors and internal teams.

·        Support builds, debugging, and installation.

·        Identify opportunities to improve designs and reduce costs.

·        Contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

·        3–5 years of mechanical design experience.

·        Proficiency with SolidWorks.

·        Experience with aluminum extrusion or machine-building methods.

·        Ability to make practical design decisions balancing cost and performance.

·        Strong organizational and communication skills.

·        Hands-on experience with shop tools.

·        Willingness to travel occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with automation or robotic systems.
Exposure to vendor coordination and quoting.
Familiarity with 3D printing.
Experience in small, high-ownership teams.

Adams is a third-generation family business specializing in Reliability and Automation since 1960. Our vision is to be the industry leader in innovative and sustainable design through successful application implementation ranging from components to integrated solutions. Our mission is to strengthen American manufacturing by increasing our customer’s competitiveness in the global marketplace through increased productivity and profitability.

CORE VALUES:
• LEARN. DO. TEACH.: Knowledge grows when we apply it... & multiplies when we share it.
• A FUN PLACE TO GROW: We take our customer’s problems seriously. NOT OURSELVES.
• EXERCISE AGENCY: Decide. Act. Deliver.
• ATTITUDE: A great attitude turns obstacles into opportunities.
• BETTER. FASTER. SMARTER.: Raise the bar. Then raise it again.
• INNOVATION CATALYST: The future isn’t something we wait for... It’s something we create.