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Senior Project Engineer - Custom Robotics & Automation
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Job DescriptionJob Description
Senior Project Engineer – Custom Robotics & Automation Location:
Brown Deer, WI (100% onsite) Schedule:
Full-time, permanent W-2; no relocation; must be U.S. or Green Card holder Pay:
Up to $90,000 annually; full benefits
About the Role
Join a tight-knit engineering team dedicated to turning cutting-edge custom automation and robotic machinery from concept to reality. You’ll design, prototype, and see your systems built on-site, directly impacting global customers and driving your career forward.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Mechanical Design : Own end-to-end SolidWorks modeling and drawings for custom automation and robotic work cells, ensuring accuracy from concept through production.
Project Management : Coordinate multiple design projects, balancing scope, schedule, and resources to meet delivery targets and overcome engineering challenges.
Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with sales, controls, manufacturing, and customers to iterate designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
Documentation & BOMs : Generate detailed 3D models, assembly drawings, and comprehensive bills of materials.
Continuous Improvement : Drive enhancements to design standards, processes, and workflows to boost quality and efficiency.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Design Experience : ≥ 5 years of custom machine design using SolidWorks, delivering turnkey solutions.
Automation & Fabrication : ≥ 2 years working with automation systems, welding processes, and direct customer engagement.
Technical Knowledge : Proficient in machine tool fundamentals, material science, power transmission, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
Work History : Demonstrated reliability and a track record of delivering complex engineering projects.
Location & Eligibility : Residence within a 45-minute commute of Brown Deer, WI; U.S. or Green Card holder.
Benefits
Why You’ll Thrive Here
Visible Impact : See your designs built and shipped around the world.
Career Growth : Small team—big responsibilities; clear pathways for advancement.
Collaborative Culture : Employee-focused environment that values innovation, teamwork, and professional development.
Senior Project Engineer – Custom Robotics & Automation Location:
Brown Deer, WI (100% onsite) Schedule:
Full-time, permanent W-2; no relocation; must be U.S. or Green Card holder Pay:
Up to $90,000 annually; full benefits
About the Role
Join a tight-knit engineering team dedicated to turning cutting-edge custom automation and robotic machinery from concept to reality. You’ll design, prototype, and see your systems built on-site, directly impacting global customers and driving your career forward.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Mechanical Design : Own end-to-end SolidWorks modeling and drawings for custom automation and robotic work cells, ensuring accuracy from concept through production.
Project Management : Coordinate multiple design projects, balancing scope, schedule, and resources to meet delivery targets and overcome engineering challenges.
Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with sales, controls, manufacturing, and customers to iterate designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
Documentation & BOMs : Generate detailed 3D models, assembly drawings, and comprehensive bills of materials.
Continuous Improvement : Drive enhancements to design standards, processes, and workflows to boost quality and efficiency.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Design Experience : ≥ 5 years of custom machine design using SolidWorks, delivering turnkey solutions.
Automation & Fabrication : ≥ 2 years working with automation systems, welding processes, and direct customer engagement.
Technical Knowledge : Proficient in machine tool fundamentals, material science, power transmission, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
Work History : Demonstrated reliability and a track record of delivering complex engineering projects.
Location & Eligibility : Residence within a 45-minute commute of Brown Deer, WI; U.S. or Green Card holder.
Benefits
Why You’ll Thrive Here
Visible Impact : See your designs built and shipped around the world.
Career Growth : Small team—big responsibilities; clear pathways for advancement.
Collaborative Culture : Employee-focused environment that values innovation, teamwork, and professional development.