20h ago

Automation Design Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI

โœจ $70k-$95k / yearest.

contractmidmanufacturing

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๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll take ownership of an in-progress automation tooling design and drive it to completion, then transition into a broader machine design role supporting multiple custom automation projects. This contract opportunity offers hands-on impact on real equipment in a collaborative team.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Complete in-progress automation tooling designs through to release
  • Develop detailed mechanical designs from concept to execution
  • Create engineering drawings and print packages
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design refinement

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • SolidWorks experience in automation tooling or custom machine design
  • Strong mechanical design fundamentals from concept through execution
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail
  • 3-5 years of relevant design engineering experience

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience in manufacturability and assembly consideration
  • Problem-solving mindset for design challenges
  • Self-motivated with minimal supervision

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Contract role with potential for extension
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Hands-on equipment design impact
  • ๐Ÿค Collaborative engineering team environment

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-3 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
  3. 3Technical Assessmentยท 60 min

๐Ÿšฉ Heads Up

  • 3-month contract with uncertain extension
  • Expectation to manage multiple projects simultaneously
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