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Senior Design Engineer

Direct Recruiters, Inc.
Baltimore, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026

Senior Design Engineer – Automated capital equipment


Whether your background is Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Software, Commissioning, Applications, or Estimating Engineering, this is an opportunity to work on complex, custom-built equipment from concept through commissioning while collaborating with talented cross-functional teams.


The opportunity

  • Design and develop custom industrial automation and machinery solutions.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, project management, and customer-facing teams to deliver successful projects.
  • Solve complex technical challenges throughout the equipment lifecycle—from concept and design through installation and startup.
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering standards, product performance, and design efficiency.


Who you are

  • Experience designing or supporting custom industrial equipment, automation systems, capital equipment, packaging machinery, material handling systems, or other engineered manufacturing equipment.
  • Background in one or more of the following:

-Mechanical Engineering

-Electrical Engineering

-Controls/Automation Engineering

-Software Engineering

-Applications Engineering

-Estimating Engineering

-Commissioning or Field Engineering

  • Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Ability and/or desire to lead.


Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Join an established and growing company in the automated equipment manufacturing space where collaboration thrives.
  • Clear path into Engineering Management, Technical Leadership, or Project Leadership for engineers who demonstrate initiative and leadership potential.
  • Competitive compensation package: $110K-160K.
  • Relocation available.


Salary : $110,000 - $160,000

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