Senior Mechanical Assembly Automation Engineer

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Develop and industrialize automated mechanical assembly and testing processes.
• Define automation solutions using robotics, conveyors, servo systems, handling equipment, and automated tooling.
• Support design validation, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, and production readiness.
• Develop automated assembly processes such as tightening, dispensing, pressing, and welding.
• Implement error-proofing, inspection, and process monitoring to ensure product quality.
• Improve cycle time, throughput, line balance, and equipment efficiency.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and production qualification.
• Develop traceability and manufacturing data-monitoring solutions.
• Design and validate production test equipment and test benches.
• Lead technical problem solving, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with automation, controls, quality, manufacturing, and supply-chain teams and equipment suppliers.

Candidate profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Around 10+ years of experience in automated manufacturing, assembly, or industrial equipment.
• Strong experience with robotic or automated production systems.
• Good understanding of mechanical design, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and industrialization.
• Practical experience with automated assembly processes such as tightening, dispensing, pressing, or welding.
• Experience selecting and integrating manufacturing equipment and automation components.
• Knowledge of production KPIs, OEE, cycle-time improvement, and line balancing.
• Experience with equipment commissioning, process validation, and production qualification.

Preferred background

• Familiarity with industrial data acquisition, MES, IIoT, or manufacturing traceability systems.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other high-precision manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, or similar quality standards is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.