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Mechanical Engineer – Distribution & Material Handling
📍 South East Michigan (Onsite) | Permanent
My client, a material handling systems integrator, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a strong distribution background. You'll work across the whole project: concept and detailed design, project management, onsite integration, customer support and sales consulting.
What you'll do
- Use your conveyor know-how to develop concept systems and support quotes
- Produce detailed conveyor layouts, including motor/gearbox sizing, cycle times and throughput
- Lead onsite integration and troubleshooting to get systems running at peak rate
- Work with Controls Engineers on motors, sensors and system operation
- Work with vendors on product selection, quality and on-time delivery
- Support the site installation supervisor with inventory, schedule tracking and subcontractors
- Resolve support issues quickly and keep customers happy
- Provide customer support on ongoing and warranty projects
- Build deep knowledge of material handling equipment, suppliers and applications
What you'll bring
- 5 years in automated material handling
- Strong knowledge of distribution conveyor systems
- Knowledge of distribution conveyor suppliers' products (e.g. TGW/MHT or similar)
- A Bachelor's in engineering or a related field (MBA or Master's a plus)
- Strong AutoCAD skills (other material handling design tools a bonus)
- Strong system engineering fundamentals
- Good knowledge of control systems
- Willingness to travel up to 20%
Interested? Drop me a message for a confidential chat.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000