3MD ยท 2 weeks ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Material Handling Equipment
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years exp3MD Inc. is a company focused on automation and material handling solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for various projects. This role involves developing mechanical architecture, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring system performance and innovative design approaches.
Fleet ManagementInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design and integration of material-handling and automation subsystems
Develop mechanical layouts, frames, guarding, mechanisms, and modular equipment interfaces
Design transitions between conveyors and other equipment and produce fabrication-ready drawings for these solutions
Integrate subsystems from multiple vendors and ensure mechanical interfaces are correct and support cohesive system performance
Translate system requirements into clear mechanical specifications for internal teams and external partners
Understand throughput requirements and contribute mechanical solutions that improve flow and reduce bottlenecks
Participate in concept development, brainstorming, early-stage modeling, layout iteration, and process refinement prior to final design
Evaluate mechanical concepts and contribute improvements that make systems faster, smaller, stronger, more reliable, and easier to build
Create fabrication-ready prints with correct tolerances, materials, and manufacturing notes
Coordinate with fabrication partners to clarify design intent and support manufacturability
Lead design and implementation of large-scale mechanical systems and automated equipment
Architect mechanical layouts, frames, guarding, mechanisms, and modular platforms
Perform advanced troubleshooting on complex or intermittent mechanical failures
Develop mechanical design standards, best practices, and documentation requirements
Train, mentor, and support engineers and technical staff
Work with vendors, review proposals, and approve technical deliverables
Ensure system reliability, manufacturability, and compliance with technical specification guidelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
5-10 years of experience
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Expert-level CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, Onshape) modeling and mechanical system design capability
Strong understanding of process flow and automation equipment
Basic understanding of how mechanical systems interface with automation controls, including sensor placement, camera mounting, field of view considerations, encoder usage, and motor-driven actuation
Ability to evaluate system throughput, material flow, and performance and contribute ideas that improve overall efficiency
Demonstrated ability to work with controls, software, and vision engineers to develop integrated and innovative system concepts
Experience leading mechanical projects and supporting commissioning/startups
Experience with release management with PDM/PLM tools (e.g., SolidWorks PDM, Windchill, Arena)
Competence with engineering analysis tools (FEA, mechanism simulation, etc.)
Proven advanced troubleshooting and system optimization capability
Ability to develop mechanical standards, best practices, and documentation
Leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan and company contribution
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
Up to 6 scheduled paid holidays
Up to 112 hours of PTO based on years of service
Up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time
Additional paid sick leave
Company
3MD
Originating as an asset-based trucking leader, 3MD has diversified into a holding company that excels in both software development, highlighted by our flagship product, Trucking Hub, and robust trucking services, consistently focused on providing superior industry solutions.
51-200 employees
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