Senior Mechanical Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Goddard•Seattle, WA

6d•$105,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will have 5+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation. This role will work with teams to design and test mechanical concepts for overall packaging strategies, mechanisms, and parts – all while balancing function, appearance, form, and budgetary requirements. This is a hybrid position with the potential for frequent travel to local client sites. The role is targeting candidates with explicit mechanism design experience, although over time this role could encompass a variety of workstreams within industrial automation.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required
Mechanical design and DFX, particularly with respect to sheet metal, weldments, machining, and assembly required
Strong experience with 3D CAD and 2D drawings required
Proven experience in machine and mechanism design required
Industrial automation
GD&T
Robotics, End of Arm Tools
Pneumatic system design
PLM
Tolerance analysis
Sustaining engineering
Project management and team leadership
Valid driver’s license and vehicle required

Responsibilities

Lead, advise and assist a team of engineers to execute projects, ensuring on-time submission of deliverables.
Provide guidance to junior team members.
Work with teams to design and test mechanical concepts for overall packaging strategies, mechanisms, and parts – all while balancing function, appearance, form, and budgetary requirements.
Provide DFX expertise to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, serviceability, and sustainability.
Work independently with clients or as a lead/team member on larger projects.
Manage and facilitate client interactions with clear communication as it relates to deliverables, design reviews and deadlines.
Communicate to senior and project management any significant deviations from project plans.
Be a positive and success-oriented individual who is familiar with the latest product development, production, and rapid-prototype methodologies.
Work with team members to resolve conflicts among resources and between clients and engineering teams.
Remain apprised of the progress of certain projects, paying particular attention to any developing problems, and participate in major problem resolutions.
Be proficient in the latest version of SolidWorks CAD package.
Keep all privileged information private and confidential.
Travel as needed (valid driver’s license and vehicle required).