What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Mechanical Designer position at Bühler?
Cary, United States
Permanent
80-100%
Onsite
17.07.2026
We're looking for a Mechanical Designer with 3-5 years of experience who can support design work from concept to execution to meet project specifications, optimize design quality and usability, and work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve efficient, manufacturable, and high-value engineering outcomes.
This is where you'll excel
- Produce high-quality deliverables such as equipment models and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
- Generate sales drawings using Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Ensure technical compliance and proper fit and function.
- Present work clearly - sharing rationale, incorporating feedback, and driving toward decisions.
- Manage workload priorities to adhere to budget constraints and project timelines.
- Resolve discrepancies that occur during the design and manufacture of Buhler equipment.
- Perform inspections of components, work-in-process, and finished equipment.
- Organize information on project specific SharePoint sites.
- Actively participate in project meetings with cross-functional team members, suppliers, and/or customers.
- Complete design related tasks resulting from equipment installation issues at customer site.
These are the skills you'll need
Job Specifications
(Required education and experience)
PREFERRED SKILLS
(Required education and experience)
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Proficient in engineering drafting/drawings and engineering principles.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing and assembly practices, e.g. welding, sheet metal forming, press operations, etc.
- Awareness of machine safety codes and designing equipment for the food industry.
- Understanding of GD&T
- Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
- PTC Windchill
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, 401K Plan