About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Industrial Machinery & Automation (Manufacturing).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring Machine Design Engineers across experience levels (entry through Senior/Lead) to design custom automation, machinery, process equipment, assembly systems, fixtures, and material‑handling solutions. You will work on projects from concept through build, collaborating with controls engineers, manufacturing, assembly, and project management to deliver reliable, manufacturable systems.

• Design and develop custom machinery, automation equipment, and material handling systems
• Create 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and bills of materials using CAD tools
• Develop mechanical concepts and take designs from concept to production-ready detail
• Select and size mechanical components (motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics)
• Review customer specifications and requirements and ensure designs meet functional and safety needs
• Provide engineering support during machine build, testing, installation, and start-up
• On senior roles: lead projects, coordinate design reviews, and mentor junior designers and detailers

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Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated across practical experience and technical skills — entry-level to senior applicants are encouraged to apply.

• Experience designing custom machinery, automation equipment, process equipment, or material‑handling systems
• SolidWorks experience preferred; experience with Inventor, Creo/ProE, AutoCAD, or other 3D CAD software will be considered
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred — relevant machine design experience accepted
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, and attention to manufacturability and assembly considerations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-discipline engineering team
• Effective communication skills and ability to document designs and BOMs clearly

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000–$130,000 annually (depending on experience and specific role)
• Direct‑hire, permanent positions with Confidential Client hiring managers
• Typical benefits vary by employer and may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid vacation and holidays; and performance bonuses for some roles
• Flexible schedules and opportunities for advancement into Lead and Engineering Management roles may be available

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Location & Work Authorization

• Location: Grand Rapids, MI (on-site or at Confidential Client facilities in the surrounding region)
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The employers for these positions are not offering employment visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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