Senior Mechanical Engineer – Automation Machine Design

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Automation Machine Design

Location:

McEwen, TN (approximately 60 miles west of Nashville)

Onsite Position

We're hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of custom automated machinery and manufacturing systems.

This is an opportunity to work on complex automation projects from concept through installation while collaborating with customers, controls engineers, manufacturing teams, and project managers to deliver innovative automation solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 8\+ years of mechanical engineering experience
• Proven experience in automation machine design
• Proven experience designing custom automated machinery from concept through installation
• Strong SolidWorks experience
• Experience in automation, custom machinery, OEM equipment, or systems integration environments

What You'll Do:

• Lead the mechanical design of custom automation equipment and machinery
• Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks
• Design systems incorporating robotics, servo motion, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Review customer requirements and develop innovative machine concepts
• Perform engineering calculations, stress analysis, and component sizing
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams
• Support machine build, testing, startup, and commissioning activities
• Drive design improvements, standardization, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

Preferred Experience:

• Robotics and motion control systems
• Industrial automation equipment
• Machine fabrication and manufacturing processes

Why Join?

• Design cutting-edge automation equipment and custom machinery
• Work on challenging projects with high visibility and ownership
• Collaborate with a highly skilled engineering team
• Opportunity for technical growth and leadership development
• Direct impact on innovative manufacturing solutions
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), pension program, and tuition reimbursement

If you have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong SolidWorks expertise, and proven automation machine design experience, we'd love to hear from you.