Lead Engineer Automated Machinery

Lead Engineer Automated Machinery

Lead Engineer Automated Machinery

Position Overview
Lead a cross-functional machine design team to develop robust, high-performance automated machinery including robotic cells, gantry systems, and motion-control driven equipment. Provide technical direction, mentor engineers and designers, and ensure on-time delivery of manufacturable designs that meet performance, safety and cost targets using SolidWorks, FEA and industry best practices in GD&T and PDM.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and day-to-day management for the machine design team, including mentoring, performance feedback and resource planning.
• Lead concept development and detailed mechanical design of automated machinery, robotic cells and gantry machines, from requirements through to production release.
• Collaborate closely with controls engineers, systems engineers, manufacturing, and program managers to define interfaces, motion-control requirements and integration strategies for robotic and gantry systems.
• Create, review and approve SolidWorks models, assemblies and 2D drawings; apply GD&T to ensure manufacturability and proper fit/function.
• Perform and oversee structural and motion-related analysis (FEA, stress, deflection, modal) to validate designs against performance targets and safety margins.
• Manage product data in PDM systems, maintain revision control, BOM accuracy and release procedures.
• Develop and enforce design standards, reusable modules and best practices for automated machinery to shorten development cycles and improve reliability.
• Support prototyping, machine build, lab commissioning and field installation; troubleshoot mechanical issues and drive corrective actions.
• Estimate design effort, contribute to project schedules and cost targets, and communicate technical status and risks to stakeholders.
• Champion continuous improvement, incorporating lessons learned and manufacturing feedback into future designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Masters degree preferred.
• 7+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience with automated machinery, including significant exposure to robotic cells, gantry machines and motion control systems; 2+ years in a leadership or lead engineer role preferred.
• Expert proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assembly design and drawing production.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of GD&T for tolerance specification and inspection.
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter, SolidWorks PDM) to manage CAD data and release processes.
• Practical experience performing FEA (ANSYS, Nastran, SolidWorks Simulation or equivalent) and interpreting results to inform design decisions.
• Deep understanding of mechanical systems for motion control (linear guides, actuation, bearings, couplings), robot integration and machine kinematics.
• Track record designing reliable automated machinery for manufacturing environments, including familiarity with safety standards and machine guarding best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to mentor engineers and drive consensus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to suppliers, assembly sites and customer locations as required.

Benefits

Health/Vison/Dental/Life

401k

Bonus Opportunities

PTO

Relocation Assistance

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$110000 - $140000 USD per year