Senior Mechanical Engineer (Industrial Automation)
Quick Summary
Lead, advise and assist a team of engineers to execute projects, ensuring on-time submission of deliverables. Provide guidance to junior team members.
Lead, advise and assist a team of engineers to execute projects, ensuring on-time submission of deliverables. Provide guidance to junior team members. Work with teams to design and test mechanical co
- The Senior Mechanical Engineer will have 5+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation as defined below. This role will work with teams to design and test mechanical concepts for overall packaging strategies, mechanisms, and parts – all while balancing function, appearance, form, and budgetary requirements. This is a hybrid position with the potential for frequent travel to local client sites. We are currently targeting candidates with explicit mechanism design experience, although over time this role could encompass a variety of workstreams within industrial automation.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Lead, advise and assist a team of engineers to execute projects, ensuring on-time submission of deliverables.
- →Provide guidance to junior team members.
- →Work with teams to design and test mechanical concepts for overall packaging strategies, mechanisms, and parts – all while balancing function, appearance, form, and budgetary requirements.
- →Provide DFX expertise to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, serviceability, and sustainability.
- →Work independently with clients or as a lead/team member on larger projects.
- →Manage and facilitate client interactions with clear communication as it relates to deliverables, design reviews and deadlines.
- →Communicate to senior and project management any significant deviations from project plans.
- →Be a positive and success-oriented individual who is familiar with the latest product development, production, and rapid-prototype methodologies.
- →Work with team members to resolve conflicts among resources and between clients and engineering teams.
- →Remain apprised of the progress of certain projects, paying particular attention to any developing problems, and participate in major problem resolutions.
- →Be proficient in the latest version of SolidWorks CAD package.
- →Keep all privileged information private and confidential.
- →Travel as needed (valid driver’s license and vehicle required).
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required
- Mechanical design and DFX, particularly with respect to sheet metal, weldments, machining, and assembly required
- Strong experience with 3D CAD and 2D drawings required
- Proven experience in machine and mechanism design required
- Industrial automation
- GD&T
- Robotics, End of Arm Tools
- Pneumatic system design
- PLM
- Tolerance analysis
- Sustaining engineering
- Project management and team leadership
What We Offer
~1 min readFlexible Time Off: Benefit from our generous flexible time off policy. We also provide sick leave and bereavement time because we understand that not all time off is for fun.
Retirement Savings: Invest in your future with a 401(k)-retirement plan. Goddard contributes 3% of your annual salary directly into your 401(k) account—regardless of your own contributions.
Health Coverage: Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family. Goddard contributes 80% of monthly premiums for all medical plan options.
Family Support: To take the time you need to welcome the newest member of your family, Goddard offer 6 weeks fully paid parental leave with support of PFML state programs.
Company Engagement: Engage with your colleagues through a variety of regular company and team events, including weekly social hours, Athletic Club outings, and department outings.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- September 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 12, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 16
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 25%
- Scored at
- October 12, 2026
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