Electrical/Mechanical Engineer

St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

A leading automation company (specializing in custom machinery for the plastics processing industry ) is seeking a multi-disciplinary Electrical / Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team. You will design and develop custom downstream plastics equipment, including surface treaters, trimming machines, conveyor systems, and more. You’ll play a key role in both new product development and the improvement of existing systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or closely related engineering field.
Hands-on experience programming and commissioning PLC systems.
Proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD).
Mechanical design experience (machine design, mechanisms, sheet metal).
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Willingness to travel for commissioning/startup support.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the plastics industry (especially downstream blow molding, trimming, or surface treatment) is highly preferred.
Experience with plasma or corona surface treatment.
Knowledge of downstream blow molding equipment (spin trimmers, deflashers, takeaways).
Familiarity with industrial safety, compliance, and certification standards.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Design mechanical systems for custom plastic processing equipment using CAD (SolidWorks)
Develop and program PLC-based control systems for automation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype and build machines.
Perform testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting on mechanical and electrical systems.
Provide on-site startup support and field service when needed.
Create documentation: schematics, BOMs, test protocols, and user manuals.
Drive continuous improvement through design reviews, cost optimization, and risk analysis.