Mechanical Engineer (80-110K)

We have a Mechanical Engineer opportunity available with our established automated equipment manufacturing client near the Syracuse, NY area. This is a direct hire opportunity.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Attractive base salary + bonus plan.
• Straight time pay for any hour worked over 45 in the work week.
• Automatic 401K company contribution. 
• Comprehensive benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays etc.

Your Role with the Company:
Mechanical Design & Engineering:

• Design new machinery and modify or upgrade existing equipment.
• Develop 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Perform stress, deflection, and other mechanical calculations to validate designs; FEA experience is a plus.
• Select appropriate materials and components based on machine and application requirements.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications while considering cost, reliability, manufacturability, and ease of assembly.

Manufacturing & Assembly Support:

• Provide hands on engineering support on the assembly floor throughout the machine-build process.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, fabrication, fit, and assembly issues as they arise.
• Develop and implement design changes and corrective actions to keep equipment builds on schedule.
• Review existing designs to identify opportunities to reduce part costs and assembly time.

Project & Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Participate in contract reviews, design reviews, and project meetings.
• Coordinate project requirements between Mechanical and Controls Engineering.
• Serve as a technical liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales.

 Background Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or an Associate degree in a related technical field.
• 2–4+ years of experience designing industrial automation, automated machinery, or similar equipment; related experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and exposure to engineering simulation or analysis software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Strong mechanical design and problem solving abilities with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

For immediate consideration submit your resume to: techjobs@hiressapphire.com 

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