Mechanical Design Engineer - Packaging Machinery & Automation

Mechanical Design Engineer – Packaging Machinery & Automation **Location:** Miami, FL **Salary:** $90,000–$120,000 per year (DOE) **Schedule:** Monday – Friday, 8:30AM–5:30PM **Employment Type:** Full‑Time **IMPORTANT:** This is a 100% onsite position located in Miami, Florida. Remote work and hybrid work arrangements are not available. Overview We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team focused on the design and development of custom automated packaging machinery and industrial automation equipment. This hands‑on machine design role is responsible for taking projects from concept and engineering through fabrication, assembly, testing, and production release. Responsibilities Design and develop custom automated packaging machinery and automation systems. Create detailed machine assemblies, manufacturing drawings, layouts, and bills of materials using SolidWorks. Design packaging equipment including fillers, cappers, labelers, bottle handling systems, conveyors, case packers, palletizers, and integrated packaging lines. Develop robotic automation solutions including EOAT, robotic handling systems, and pick‑and‑place applications. Design servo‑driven machinery, motion control assemblies, machine tooling, change parts, and automated handling equipment. Engineer machine frames, guarding, fixtures, structural components, and custom mechanical assemblies. Collaborate with electrical and controls engineers to integrate mechanical and automation systems. Support fabrication, machining, assembly, testing, and equipment validation activities. Review customer requirements and develop engineered machinery solutions. Improve machine performance, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability. Maintain engineering documentation, technical drawings, and manufacturing packages. Participate in continuous improvement and new product development initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline. Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical machine design or automation equipment design. Advanced SolidWorks experience. Experience designing custom machinery, packaging equipment, automation systems, robotics, or industrial equipment. Experience creating complete machine assemblies, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials. Strong understanding of machine design principles and manufacturing processes. Experience with motion control systems, servo‑driven equipment, pneumatics, and automation technologies. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously. Ability to work onsite full‑time in Miami, Florida. Preferred Experience Packaging machinery design Secondary packaging systems Robotic integration End‑of‑Arm Tooling (EOAT) Pick‑and‑place automation Palletizing systems Conveyor systems Material handling equipment Filling machinery Capping equipment Labeling machinery Bottle handling systems Mechatronics Motion control systems Servo‑driven machinery Machine vision integration Stainless steel equipment design Work Environment 100% onsite engineering position located in Miami, Florida. Daily collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams. Hands‑on exposure to machine builds, testing, and equipment development. Fast‑paced custom machinery environment. No remote or hybrid work options available. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary of $90,000–$120,000 annually based on experience. Stable full‑time employment. Monday through Friday schedule. Opportunity to work on advanced automation and packaging machinery projects. Exposure to robotics, mechatronics, and custom machine development. Collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment. Long‑term career growth opportunities. Application Requirements To be considered, applicants must have experience designing machinery, automation equipment, packaging systems, robotics, or custom industrial equipment using SolidWorks. This is a full‑time onsite position located in Miami, Florida. Remote work and hybrid work arrangements are not available. #J-18808-Ljbffr