What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering IV position at ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.?
ATS Company: ATS Corporation
Requisition ID: 16177
Location:
Souderton, PA, US, 18964
Date: Dec 5, 2025
Mechanical Engineering IV
Position Title: Mechanical Engineer IV, NCC Automated Solutions
Location: Souderton, Pennsylvania
Reports to: Director OF Engineer, NCC Automated Solutions
We are looking for people who share our values.
People who love to innovate.
People who thrive on challenge.
People who love to create and own.
Sound like you?
Take your place among the best in the business and grow your career with NCC, and ATS Company. Join an environment where a passion for innovation combines with an uncompromised commitment to quality.
About ATS NCC:
NCC Automated Systems is a Full-Service Automation Systems Integrator with over 30 years of experience. Since 1986, NCC has successfully helped food processing, consumer packaged goods and OEM machine builders streamline and optimize their production with its system knowledge and industry experience with sanitary conveying equipment. NCC proudly manufactures in the U.S., in addition to integrating some of the world’s best automation equipment solutions, we also offer in house mechanical and electrical design and manufacturing.
NCC merged with ATS Automation in September 2021. ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 6,000 people at 50 manufacturing facilities and over 75 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and China. Our unique track record of innovation and passion for excellence sets us apart as the world’s leader in automation. This comes from years of experience in helping many of the world’s most successful manufacturers with their new product launches, capacity expansions, and productivity improvement initiatives.
MAJOR DUTIES:
As a proactive member of the Mechanical Engineering Team, the Senior Mechanical Engineer IV will be responsible for leading and executing engineering projects, ensuring quality, innovation, and timely delivery. This role requires creativity, technical expertise, and strong communication skills to coordinate with Project Management, Fabrication, Assembly, and other departments. Mechanical Engineer IV will mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive, team-based culture.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates in all Mechanical Engineering team meeting structures to properly support and improve the department.
- Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering Manager and other Senior Mechanical Engineers as required.
- System Engineering development such as supporting approval drawing processes, equipment interfaces, etc.
- Mentor Mechanical Engineers (I, II, and III) to develop and foster consistent designs and good manufacturing practices.
- Coach, review, and delegate work within large projects
- Research, plan, develop and design fabricated and purchased components to be used in equipment such as motors, gearboxes, bearings, structural materials, etc.
- Create necessary production drawings such as detail, assembly, weldment, installation, and modification drawings.
- Work within the ERP system to release Engineering Information to Manufacturing.
- Support the Fabrication and Assembly departments in troubleshooting.
- Travel to jobsites when required to gather any necessary information to execute project requirements.
- Provide support for customers via phone, email, or web as required to troubleshoot designs and equipment.
- Support the Innovation Center Team as required.
- Collaborate with the Applications Department if necessary, including both concepts and pricing efforts
Key Characteristics:
- Creative, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator.
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing project requirements.
- Positive, team-based attitude.
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in automation or manufacturing.
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and 2D CAD.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers.
- Experience working within ERP systems.
- Experience in a project-driven environment with tight schedules and budgets.
Join the Winning Team at ATS Automation, a great place to automate your future! Take your place among the best in the business and grow your career with the Products and Food Technology Segment at ATS Automation. Join an environment where a passion for innovation is combined with an uncompromised commitment to quality.
We attract some of the most talented and motivated individuals from a range of fields, with our global offering and growth opportunities as we expand on a global scale.
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