What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer- Industrial Automation position at Daniels Health?
Daniels Health is transforming healthcare waste management through innovation, safety, and sustainability. With operations across the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK, we are recognized as a global leader committed to making healthcare safer.
As we expand one of the largest healthcare waste service networks in North America and accelerate our global growth agenda, we’re investing heavily in automation, engineering, and advanced technology.
We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer excited to design, build, and optimize the next generation of automated systems powering this growth.
\n- Design mechanical systems, assemblies, and automated equipment for high‑throughput medical waste processing.
- Develop EOAT, fixtures, and robotic interfaces for integrated automation lines.
- Run motion studies, FEA, tolerance analysis, and validate mechanical performance.
- Support equipment builds, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with robotics, controls, electrical, and software teams.
- Drive improvements in safety, reliability, sustainability, and throughput.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
- 5 years’ experience in automation, robotics integration, or industrial machinery design.
- Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, etc.).
- Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission, safety components, and EOAT.
- Familiarity with robots like FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or Hyundai.
- A mindset for problem‑solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Work for a mission‑driven global leader in safety‑focused, sustainable healthcare waste solutions.
- Be part of a company with major growth momentum and expanding infrastructure across North America.
- Contribute to groundbreaking innovations, including world‑leading reusable systems and robotic decontamination technologies.