CareerPlan

Mechanical Design Engineer

Austin, TX, Toronto, CanadaFull-time$85k2026-09-20 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Design and build end-to-end automated machines, fixtures, and tooling for instant-quote wire harness manufacturing.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical design engineer (automation/factory building)

Builds

Automated wire harness production machines, end effectors, and fixtures

Domain

Manufacturing automation, robotics, wire harness production

Required skills

mechanism design, tolerancing/GD&T, materials selection, parametric CAD (Onshape/SolidWorks), rapid prototyping, DFM/DFA, vendor sourcing

Preferred skills

robotics integration, motion systems, pneumatics, precision mechanisms, machining, 3D printing, controls/electronics exposure, wire harness domain knowledge

Technologies

Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusion, 3D printers, CNC machining

Responsibilities

Design mechanisms and end effectors for automated lines; integrate mechanical systems with motion and vision; prototype and debug hardware; optimize cycle time and yield on the production floor; source parts and manage machine shops

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC