Sr Mechanical Engineer w/Focus on Mechatronics
- 497522
- Boise, Idaho, United States
- NxEdge
- Engineering
- Full-Time/Regular
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Senior Mechanical Engineer with a Focus on Mechatronics
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mechatronics to lead the design, development, integration, and commissioning of complex electro-mechanical systems used in advanced automated manufacturing equipment.
This is a highly hands-on, multidisciplinary engineering role that combines mechanical design, pneumatics and hydraulics, motion control, industrial electrical systems, PLC/HMI programming, and equipment integration.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mechatronics will collaborate closely with the Senior Automation Engineer, manufacturing, engineering teams, equipment suppliers, and system integrators to develop reliable, scalable, and highly automated manufacturing solutions.
The ideal candidate is a strong mechanical engineer with the ability to work across traditional engineering boundaries, taking equipment and subsystems from concept and detailed design through programming, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and production support.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, mechanisms, fixtures, actuators, machine assemblies, and automated equipment.
- Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, GD&T specifications, tolerance analyses, and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Design, specify, and integrate pneumatic and hydraulic systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
- Size, select, and integrate motors, servo systems, actuators, sensors, valves, motion components, and other machine hardware based on performance and application requirements.
- Partner with automation and electrical engineering resources to support electrical controls design, wiring, I/O architecture, system integration, and troubleshooting.
- Develop and maintain machine and subsystem control logic using Structured Text and IEC 61131-3-based programming platforms, including sequencing, interlocks, diagnostics, alarms, and fault-handling strategies.
- Develop intuitive Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for equipment operation, status monitoring, alarm management, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
- Design, build, test, and evaluate prototypes and production equipment to validate performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability.
- Perform structured troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls systems.
- Provide hands-on support during equipment assembly, installation, I/O checkout, startup, commissioning, validation, and production ramp-up.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, commissioning procedures, technical manuals, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
- Collaborate with suppliers, machine builders, system integrators, manufacturing personnel, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure equipment meets technical and operational requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, uptime, cycle time, quality, safety, and manufacturability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering experience in mechanical design, mechatronics, automation, manufacturing equipment, or a related industrial environment.
- Strong experience designing mechanical and electro-mechanical systems using 3D CAD software.
- Demonstrated knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, engineering drawings, BOM development, and component selection.
- Hands-on experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, servo/motion, sensor, actuator, and automated machine systems.
- Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, machine controls, instrumentation, and I/O.
- Experience programming PLC-based control systems using Structured Text and IEC 61131-3 platforms.
- Experience developing and supporting industrial operator HMIs.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, motion, and controls components.
- Experience installing, integrating, starting up, and commissioning automated industrial equipment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines and communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:
- Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and Studio 5000
- FANUC or comparable industrial robotics platforms
- CNC equipment and automated machine-tool integration
- EtherNet/IP and industrial communication networks
- Machine safety systems, safety PLCs, interlocks, and risk-reduction controls
- Ignition or comparable SCADA platforms
- SQL databases and manufacturing data systems
- FEA, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar engineering analysis and simulation tools
- Highly automated, high-volume, or lights-out manufacturing environments
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a mechanical engineer who approaches equipment development with a mechatronics mindset.
The ideal candidate is comfortable taking ownership of an electro-mechanical subsystem throughout its lifecycle, from concept through production. This includes the ability to:
- Design the mechanism and associated machine components.
- Select appropriate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, sensing, and motion-control components.
- Understand and support the equipment''s electrical and controls architecture.
- Develop or modify control logic for machine subsystems.
- Develop operator interfaces and diagnostic functionality.
- Participate directly in equipment assembly and integration.
- Commission equipment and troubleshoot complex system-level issues.
- Document the final design and support its transition into manufacturing.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will primarily focus on overall automation architecture, system-level controls strategy, and orchestration of the manufacturing system. The Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mechatronics will provide technical ownership of the machines, mechanisms, motion systems, and electro-mechanical subsystems that make up the broader automated solution.
Location & Travel
- Position is based in Boise, Idaho.
- The role will support engineering and equipment activities in Boise and Singapore.
- Domestic and international travel is expected, potentially approximately quarterly over the next one to two years.
- Certain assignments may require extended travel, with individual trips lasting up to approximately one month, depending on project, installation, and commissioning requirements.
NxEdge is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.
At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.