Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on776, Baxter Street Southeast, Third Ward, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49503, United States
About the Role
Speciality Tooling Systems (STS) is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Automation team. In this role, you will drive the design and development of intelligent industrial automation systems, owning the complete design life cycle from concept through completion and runoff on the customer's floor.
You will serve as a central collaborator, working closely with project managers, customers, estimating, controls, and project management teams to shape manufacturing design concepts. The position requires a deep understanding of machine ergonomics, serviceability, and maintenance, ensuring that structural components are engineered and validated effectively. While you will often lead projects independently, you will also have the opportunity to work alongside senior engineers on larger, complex initiatives.
Work Environment
This is a full-time position based in an office setting within a manufacturing environment. The role is designed for a fast-paced, frequently changing atmosphere where flexibility and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously are essential. While travel is not typically required (0-1%), occasional international air travel and overnight stays may be necessary to support project needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
STS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made strictly on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Work location
Work model: On-site
776, Baxter Street Southeast, Third Ward, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49503, United States
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and develop intelligent industrial automation systems
- check_circleCollaborate with project managers and customers from concept through completion
- check_circleContribute to manufacturing design concepts with Estimating, Controls, and Project teams
- check_circleOwn the complete design life cycle responsibilities of assigned projects
- check_circleDevelop successful fixturing of parts for assembly using GD&T principles
- check_circleAnalyze machine ergonomics, serviceability, and maintenance requirements
- check_circleEngineer structural components and validate designs using FEA
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience
- verified1-5 years of related work experience with mechanical design responsibilities
- verifiedStrong knowledge and experience with SOLIDWORKS mechanical design software
- verifiedUnderstanding of GD&T
- verifiedAbility to validate structural components with FEA
- verifiedLegally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Nice to Have
2+ years in a mechanical design role for industrial automation machines.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleDental, vision, and health insurancecheck_circleShort term and long term disability coveragecheck_circleCompany paid life insurance and voluntary life insurancecheck_circle401(k) plan with company matchcheck_circleEducation reimbursementcheck_circlePaid vacation and holidayscheck_circleFlexible spending account (FSA)
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Solidworks, GD&T, Fea.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience.
Frequently asked questions about Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation at Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc.
What does a Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation at Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc. do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation at Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc. will design and develop intelligent industrial automation systems; collaborate with project managers and customers from concept through completion; contribute to manufacturing design concepts with estimating, controls, and project teams; and own the complete design life cycle responsibilities of assigned projects.
What are the requirements for this Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation role?expand_more
To qualify for the Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation at Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc. position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience; 1-5 years of related work experience with mechanical design responsibilities; Strong knowledge and experience with SOLIDWORKS mechanical design software; Understanding of GD&T; Ability to validate structural components with FEA; and Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Where is the Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation role at Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc. located?expand_more
Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation at Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc. is based in 776, Baxter Street Southeast, Third Ward, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49503, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc. has listed this Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation role as on-site.
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Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation at Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc. typically requires 1–5 years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation at Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc. include Solidworks; GD&T; and Fea.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience.
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Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation at Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc. is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.