$105,395–$120,935 Per Year
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autodesk Inventor, Automated Assembly Equipment, Automation, Building Commissioning, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Continuous Improvement, Electricity, Finite Element Analysis, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, High Throughput, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Assembly, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Waste, PTC Creo, Power Transmission, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Robotics, SolidWorks, Sustainability, Tolerance Analysis, Waste Management
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Automation
Detroit, MI, USA - Operations - Engineering Full Time Hybrid
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Daniels Health is transforming healthcare waste management through innovation, safety, and sustainability. With operations across the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK, we are recognized as a global leader committed to making healthcare safer.
As we expand one of the largest healthcare waste service networks in North America and accelerate our global growth agenda, we are investing heavily in automation, engineering, and advanced technology.
Were looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer excited to design, build, and optimize the next generation of automated systems powering this growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design mechanical systems, assemblies, and automated equipment for high-throughput medical waste processing.
- Develop EOAT fixtures and robotic interfaces for integrated automation lines.
- Run motion studies, FEA tolerance analysis, and validate mechanical performance.
- Support equipment builds, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with robotics, controls, electrical, and software teams.
- Drive improvements in safety, reliability, sustainability, and throughput.
Requirements:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
- 7 years experience in automation, robotics integration, or industrial machinery design.
- Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, etc.).
- Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission, safety components, and EOAT.
- Familiarity with robots like FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or Hyundai.
- A mindset for problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Why Daniels Health:
- Work for a mission-driven global leader in safety-focused sustainable healthcare waste solutions.
- Be part of a company with major growth momentum and expanding infrastructure across North America.
- Contribute to groundbreaking innovations, including world-leading reusable systems and robotic decontamination technologies.
Compensation:
- The pay range for this position is $105,395 to $120,935 a year.
- Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill certifications, and work location.
- Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor.
Benefits:
- At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package.
- Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans with company match contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Wellness resources
• Life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
Note on Hiring Process:
- We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses.
- These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.
- Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
- If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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