Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer – Mid Level

Location: Morrisville, NC (On site only)

Company: Technical Source (onsite with a local client)

Technical Source is partnering with a leading industrial automation company in Morrisville, NC to hire a Mid Level Mechanical Engineer. This is an opportunity to join a growing organization where your designs don't just stay on paper and you will see them built, tested, and running in production.

You will work on custom automated equipment and robotic systems, taking projects from concept through installation. If you enjoy hands on engineering, complex problem solving, and owning your work from start to finish, this role will be a strong fit.

What makes this role appealing Work on advanced industrial automation and robotics

Own projects from initial concept through installation and prove out

See your designs move from CAD to the shop floor to the customer site

Collaborate daily with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers

Build deep experience with robotic cells, safety, and modern manufacturing

What you will do Collaborate with customers and internal teams to define requirements and develop system concepts

Review customer parts, 3D models, and drawings to understand complexity, tolerances, and variability

Assist with project management: timelines, budgets, and coordination with internal teams, suppliers, and customers

Design complex automated machinery incorporating pneumatic and electromechanical components

Design and integrate robots, end of arm tooling (EOAT), feeding systems, and material handling cells

Lead internal and customer design reviews and refine designs based on feedback

Perform risk assessments and contribute to machine and robotic cell safety

Produce both high level concepts and detailed part and assembly drawings for manufacturing

Partner with Electrical and Controls Engineering to ensure smooth system integration

Lead testing, debugging, and prove out during the build phase

Oversee the build on the shop floor, guiding assemblers and technicians

Support equipment installation and troubleshooting at customer sites as needed

Create technical documentation, including test plans and operating manuals

What we are looking for Required Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics emphasis is a plus)

3 or more years of experience in industrial automation design

Proficiency in SolidWorks and related CAD/CAM tools

Experience sizing actuators, servos, sensors, and pneumatics

Practical knowledge of machining and other fabrication processes

Experience applying GD&T to part designs and drawings

Strong communication skills and experience working with vendors and suppliers to ensure parts meet design intent

Hands on experience with prototyping, testing, and debugging

Experience with equipment installation and prove out at customer sites

Experience designing robotic automation cells, including reach and cycle analysis, safety, and risk assessment

Desired Experience integrating machine vision and/or 3D laser sensors

Work environment Fully on site role in Morrisville, NC

No remote or hybrid options

Relocation assistance is not available

*No C2C or Sponsorship Candidates or 3rd party agencies*

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