We are working with a custom automation design house specializing in custom-engineered solutions for manufacturing processes. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design mechanical systems and create detailed documentation using Autodesk Inventor. This role spans all phases of the project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to final design and project management, collaborating with customers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver custom automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Design 3D models and engineering drawings for mechanical machines based on sketches, concepts, or customer mark-ups.
Prepare drawing packages and bills of material (BOMs) for custom automation machines.
Research product specifications, contact vendors, and obtain quotations.
Support engineering standards improvement and participate in hands-on shop work.
Present designs in customer review meetings.
Delegate tasks and review/check drawings before engineering release.
Work with controls engineers to develop Sequences of Operation.
Coordinate with machine assemblers and fabricators.
Required Qualifications:
Strong understanding of machine design fundamentals.
Proven experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D modeling software.
Knowledge of materials, machining costs, and budget-conscious design.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic AutoCAD.
Understanding of machine controls systems and able to read schematics.
Experience with pneumatic/hydraulic systems and motor sizing.
Familiarity with fluid dynamics and vacuum/blower system design.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
BS in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years of experience, or 10+ years of relevant machine design experience.
Training in Inventor or SolidWorks (AS in Machine Design Technology or equivalent experience).
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA).
Field service or assembly experience; ability to troubleshoot and debug machinery.
Expertise in Autodesk Vault and Inventor.
Direct Hire
Competitive salary/benefits
Please submit resume to: wendyc@selectek.net
Wendy 678-802-6616
Numbers & Facts
Location
Verona, WI
Skills
3D Designunmatched
3D Modelingunmatched
Application Serversunmatched
AutoCADunmatched
Autodesk Inventorunmatched
Automationunmatched
Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
Blowersunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Control Engineeringunmatched
Debugging Skillsunmatched
Design Servicesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Finite Element Analysisunmatched
Fluid Mechanics and Dynamicsunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Machiningunmatched
Manufacturing Process Engineeringunmatched
Mechanical Designunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
On Site Supportunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Project Lifecycleunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
SolidWorksunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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