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We’re hiring a Senior Project Engineer to join an innovative, employee-focused company that brings custom automation and robotic systems to life. This is a full-time, permanent W-2 position where you'll design, build, and see your solutions manufactured on-site and used globally.
If you thrive in a hands-on, collaborative environment where your ideas directly impact the final product—and you’re excited about automation, robotics, and high-precision systems—this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle mechanical design of custom automation systems and robotic work cells—from initial concept to final production
Oversee multiple design projects, managing timelines, priorities, and technical problem-solving
Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams to ensure high-quality, manufacturable solutions
Create detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and bills of materials using SolidWorks
Apply knowledge of automation, welding, power transmission, hydraulics, and pneumatics to real-world challenges
Continuously improve engineering processes and design standards
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (required)
Minimum 5 years of hands-on SolidWorks experience designing custom machines (concept-to-completion)
Minimum 2 years of experience with automation, welding processes, and customer interaction
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, including machine tools, materials, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission
Solid work history and strong project ownership mentality
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
Must reside within 45 minutes of Brown Deer, WI (no relocation or remote work offered)
Benefits
What We Offer
Competitive salary up to $90,000/year
Full benefits package
Stable, full-time W-2 employment
An environment that values innovation, visibility, and individual contribution
Career advancement opportunities within a compact, collaborative engineering team
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Civil Engineering
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