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# Mechanical Design Engineer - Fixtures, Automation & Test

- **Company:** Dynamic Manufacturing
- **Location:** Hillside, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), SolidWorks (CAD)
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=99e7470d07013594

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical writing within manufacturing?, * Bachelor's or advanced Engineering degree; or 8-11 years equivalent experience

 * CAD proficiency: Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA; strong GD&T and 2D/3D skills
 * 3D assembly simulation and FEA capability
 * PLM experience across the product lifecycle
 * DFM principles and sound material selection (metals and plastics)
 * Prototype development and validation
 * Deep knowledge of mechanical systems and structural analysis for integrity and safety
 * Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical concepts
 * Automation and robotic cell design experience
 * Comfort deciphering equipment operation with minimal documentation
 * Clear communicator with a Lean, continuous-improvement mindset
 * Organized project manager; strong technical writing and documentation
 * Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, You should be proficient in: Mechanical Design & Engineering

## Description

* Estimate costs and effort for: new product launches, continuous improvement, and expansions within existing product lines
 * Lead launches for new product families and manage multi-department projects
 * Serve as technical lead and mentor less-experienced Engineers
 * Collaborate with Controls & Instrumentation, Software Controls, Product, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Calibration teams
 * Interface with customer engineers and visit customer sites when needed
 * Design, implement, and sustain:
 + Automotive test fixtures and advanced component testers
 + Pneumatic/hydraulic presses and testers, including fixturing and controls
 + Collaborative/industrial robotics and automation projects
 + Motion control systems and safety for pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical designs
 + Standards and architectures for electrical/mechanical designs and pneumatic/hydraulic schematics
 + Project management and preventive/predictive maintenance documentation
 * Evaluate equipment condition to recommend repairs, redesigns, or rebuilds


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