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Senior Mechanical Engineer

PIA Automation US
Evansville, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026

PIA Automation US is growing and seeks an additional Senior Mechanical Engineer / Designer to add to our Evansville team. We design automatic assembly equipment primarily for the automotive, medical, and personal healthcare/hygiene industries.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate preliminary design at quote stage and determine feasibility of quote based on customer requirements and specifications
  • Use 3D modeling software to design equipment based on customer specifications, and compare against previous designs
  • Determine material, heat treat, plating etc., based on requirements and cost
  • Check received customer prints and maintain in Engineering file
  • Prioritize tasks and track results to meet deadlines
  • Manage costs (materials and time) related to mechanical design budgets
  • Review design with Controls and Manufacturing Departments
  • Develop drawing package for fabrication and assembly
  • Check drawings for accuracy
  • Assist Manufacturing during fabrication, assembly, and debug
  • Write specifications for vendor purchases
  • Create Bills of Material of purchase items. Verify that part numbers and revision levels match design requirements
  • Perform stress analysis as required for designs
  • Maintain project records
  • Respond to customer questions in support of new programs and quotes

Required Experience / Education

  • Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • At least five years of automation experience required
  • Must be proficient in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks

What does PIA offer?

  • PIA Life: Medical/dental/vision/disability/life insurance, generous paid time off, and 401k with competitive company match
  • PIA Academy: an excellent in-house training program
  • PIA Worldwide: Family feel culture with international support

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • SolidWorks: 3 years (Required)
  • Mechanical Engineering: 5 years (Required)
  • Automation Engineering: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000

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