Hypertherm Associates · 1 day ago
Senior Staff Mechanical Design Engineer
Hypertherm Associates is a global, 100% Associate-owned company with excellence in technology innovation, environmental stewardship, and shared ownership and rewards. The Senior Staff Mechanical Design Engineer plays a vital role within the Testing & Automation Engineering team, responsible for the design, development, and construction of custom machinery that supports manufacturing operations across the organization.
Consumer GoodsIndustrial DesignIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Partner with Business and Product teams to meet quality, ergonomic, and manufacturing goals
Design, build, and maintain automation equipment that drives innovation across teams
Create custom machines that enhance every aspect of manufacturing
Collaborate with Group Leaders, Cell MPEs, and Manufacturing Engineers to launch and support equipment
Lead in-house design efforts using SolidWorks, from concept to assembly, alongside software and controls experts
Train operators on new and upgraded automation systems
Mentor others in basic and advanced engineering skills, tools and processes
Qualification
Required
BS/BE Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree with a record of strong communication and collaboration skills
12 years minimum experience with hands on Mechanical/Electrical manufacturing automation design, procurement, and build
Intimate knowledge of: Inspection cameras, Servo Presses, motion controls, sensors, readers, slides, rotary tables, pick and place techniques, robot integration etc
Intimate knowledge of common sensors like, lasers, fiber optic, proximity, transducers, load cells etc
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Solid understanding of Poke Yoke principles
Proven ability to work independently, such as prioritizing development process and project management while supporting ongoing manufacturing
Strong PM capabilities in leading development projects
Benefits
Global, 100% employee-owned company for over 50 years
Profit-Sharing
Employee Stock Ownership
Five days/year Community Service Time
Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy
Company
Hypertherm Associates
Hypertherm Associates is an industrial manufacturing firm that offers industrial cutting products and software and OMAX waterjet systems.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Recent News
2025-10-22
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