Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

$110000 - $115000 per year | Allentown, PA | On-site | Permanent

Design Innovative Industrial Automation Solutions That Drive Manufacturing Forward

A bit about us:

We are a leading provider of industrial automation and material handling solutions, helping manufacturers improve efficiency, productivity, and performance through innovative engineering. Our team designs custom automation systems that support a wide variety of manufacturing and packaging applications, delivering high-quality solutions from concept through installation.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for a motivated Project Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and seeing innovative designs come to life.

Why join us?

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization

Work on custom industrial automation and machine design projects

Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies

Collaborative engineering environment with cross-functional teams

Opportunity to own projects from concept through production

Professional development and technical growth opportunities

Occasional travel for customer interaction and project support

Job Details

The Project Engineer is responsible for designing and developing custom industrial automation solutions used throughout manufacturing and packaging processes. This role owns the engineering design from concept through production and product lifecycle while collaborating with Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluate customer applications alongside Sales Engineers to develop effective automation solutions

Perform engineering calculations to ensure system performance meets customer specifications

Design custom industrial automation systems using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 3D

Create approval drawings, assembly drawings, and detailed manufacturing drawings

Develop accurate designs with proper tolerancing to ensure fit and function

Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs), purchase requisitions, and component orders

Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Support application reviews, project costing, and design validation

Plan and manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously

Coordinate engineering activities with manufacturing and assembly teams

Communicate directly with customers throughout project execution

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize quality, cost, and project schedules

Support projects through production and final customer acceptance

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required

Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, packaging equipment, systems integration, or industrial automation

Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 3D

Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong organizational and project management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines

Ability to work effectively within a collaborative engineering environment

Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing industrial automation or conveyor systems

Experience with robotics, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems

OEM machine design experience

Experience with production flow management and manufacturing processes

Experience with production simulation and production analysis

Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Customer-facing engineering experience

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