Yamato Corporation · 16 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer - On-Site Grafton, WI
Grafton, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $92K/yr
4+ years expYamato Corporation is a global leader in advanced weighing, filling, and inspection solutions. They are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and testing new equipment based on market requirements, collaborating with various teams to ensure cost-effective and market-ready machinery solutions.
ManufacturingLogisticsPackaging ServicesSales
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design approved new equipment concepts, including all fabrication, purchasing, and assembly details required to manufacture new machinery
Review existing company equipment to identify design improvements, performance enhancements, and fabrication cost-saving opportunities
Work closely with sales and applications engineering teams to evaluate the technical feasibility, risk, and viability of proposed equipment designs. Ensure proposed machinery meets project and customer requirements
Partner with purchasing and external vendors to obtain budgetary pricing for viable projects. Develop and present machine concepts with cost estimates to support equipment pricing and market feasibility decisions
Assist in the assembly, testing, and validation of new R&D equipment to ensure performance, safety, and quality standards are met
Provide detailed equipment specifications, capabilities, and technical documentation to sales and applications engineering teams for newly developed machinery
Enter all required equipment data into the company ERP system. Coordinate with purchasing and accounting to ensure proper purchase orders are issued to internal and external vendors related to R&D systems
Travel approximately 10–20% to support R&D investigative research, supplier collaboration, and customer or project needs
Participate in engineering and project meetings, support continuous improvement initiatives, and perform additional duties as assigned to support company objectives and product innovation goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required
Minimum of four to ten years' experience in electro-mechanical machine design required
Proficient in 3D parametric modeling and 2D AutoCAD required
Strong understanding of mechanical design, fabrication, and manufacturing processes
Strong project management capabilities with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
Valid driver's license required and must be insurable
Valid passport required for international travel
Flexibility to travel 10–20% based on project and customer needs
Preferred
Motion control experience strongly preferred
Prior experience with ERP systems preferred
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Yamato Corporation
Always the best way to weigh. Yamato Corporation is the leading provider of weighing equipment for food packaging in North, Central, and South America.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Corey Garbisch, CTP
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-07-22
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