Mechanical Engineer

Convergix • Bridgman, MI

20d

About The Position

Convergix is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its automation equipment design and manufacturing team. The role develops detailed mechanical designs for industrial automation and manufacturing equipment, working from machine concepts and architecture established by the Lead Mechanical Engineer. Designs must be practical and manufacturable and meet customer specifications, performance and durability needs, as well as schedule and cost targets. The position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager.

The Mechanical Engineer collaborates with project teammates across disciplines, including controls, electrical, and build teams, and supports project execution while identifying schedule, budget, or scope risks. The role may involve very limited travel to customer or vendor facilities. Convergix offers a compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; insurance coverage; paid time off and holidays; and profit sharing.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Journeyman Tool Maker.
• Approximately 2–3+ years of experience in mechanical system design.
• Strong SolidWorks experience, including detailed part, assembly, and drawing work.
• Strong math aptitude and ability to perform sizing and strength calculations.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and a hands-on approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical problems and solutions to engineers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Awareness of the business impact of engineering decisions, including schedules, budgets, and project profitability.
• Organizational and prioritization skills, along with creative problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel; travel to customer or vendor facilities will be very limited.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automation, assembly automation, or similar machine-design environments.
• Prior design experience with automation, systems integration, or custom equipment companies.
• Experience with GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs for automated manufacturing equipment from approved concepts and customer specifications using SolidWorks.
• Create 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing-ready drawings, applying GD&T where appropriate.
• Perform sizing, strength, and design calculations to verify performance and durability requirements.
• Design to customer specifications and the sold budget while balancing technical function, cost, schedule, and project profitability.
• Support the Lead Mechanical Engineer on project execution and raise schedule, budget, or scope risks early.
• Collaborate with project-team disciplines, including controls, electrical, and build teams.
• Communicate technical problems and proposed solutions to teammates and, as needed, customers and vendors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance, with optional supplemental coverage for the employee and spouse or children.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Profit sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level