Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Custom Automation Machine DesignGreater Nashville Area (approximately one hour west of downtown Nashville)

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If you’re a mechanical engineer who wants full ownership of custom automation machine design, this is a role where your designs actually get built, tested, and put into production. Join a company with over 100 years of manufacturing history, where engineers work directly with customers, controls, and manufacturing teams to deliver complex automation systems. You’ll have the opportunity to lead projects, influence machine design decisions, and grow into technical leadership on high-visibility automation programs. Relocation assistance is provided for qualified candidates.
Why This Opportunity Stands OutEnd-to-end ownership of custom automation machine design from concept through commissioningDirect impact - your designs are built, tested, and put into productionWork closely with controls engineers, manufacturing teams, and customers on complex automation systemsStrong technical environment with robotics, servo motion, pneumatics, and hydraulicsOpportunity to mentor junior engineers and grow into technical leadershipLong-term stability with a company operating successfully for over 100 yearsStrong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pension program, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance.
What You’ll DoMechanical design of custom automation equipment and manufacturing systems from concept through installationCreate 3D models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials using SolidWorksDesign systems incorporating robotics, servo motion, pneumatics, and hydraulicsDevelop machine concepts based on customer requirements and manufacturing needsPerform engineering calculations, component sizing, and design validationLead design reviews with internal teams and customersSupport machine build, testing, startup, and commissioning activitiesDrive design improvements, standardization, and cost reduction initiativesProvide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers
What We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering4+ years of mechanical engineering experienceExperience designing custom automation machinery from concept through installationStrong proficiency in SolidWorksBackground in automation, OEM equipment, custom machinery, or systems integrationExperience with robotics, motion control, or industrial automation equipment preferred
This is a hands-on engineering role where you work directly with manufacturing teams to see your designs move from concept to reality. xzbcwsv If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can own complex automation projects, work with advanced manufacturing technology, and make a direct impact on equipment being built, we’d like to connect.