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Mechanical Automation Engineer - Entry Level LOCAL/NO SPONSORSHIP

PrimeTest Automation
Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026

Are you inspired by cutting edge machine automation projects?

Do you appreciate working with the latest engineering technology and robots?

Does working with Fortune 100 companies sound appealing?

If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, please read on:

PrimeTest Automation, a nearly 20 year-old multi-million dollar systems integrator, based out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida is growing and looking for a Junior Mechanical Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and has had exposure to machine automation projects. This Engineering opportunity will allow the right candidate to work on varied projects touching areas such as aerospace, medical, packaging, military, automotive, advanced research, and much more.

PrimeTest is proud to have the resources in-house to handle everything from full PC-based test and measurement systems through custom assembly automation systems, handling projects from the very small to multi-million dollar in scope. You can view our website at http://primetest.com for examples of some of our work, and please view the “PrimeTest Advantage" page to see what sets us apart from the ordinary custom machine builders.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Minimum 2 years of Relevant Mechanical Engineering experience in Automation/Machine Building.
  • Engineering Degree in a related field.
  • Strong Interest in Automated machine-building
  • High degree of proficiency in 3D modeling with SolidWorks.
  • Exposure to standard engineering materials and processes (6061 aluminum, 316 stainless, cold rolled steel, anodizing, plating, grinding, welding, etc.)
  • Effective written and oral communication skills to work with management, customers, and vendors is required.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Design automation machinery using SolidWorks 3D CAD
  • Analyze and verify existing 3D models in SolidWorks
  • Generate print packages for part production
  • Manage the fabrication of machined parts with vendors and in-house machine shop
  • Develop design review presentations by annotating renderings from SolidWorks
  • Comprehend and document automation process including machine sequence and work instructions.

Benefits

Full time eligible employees are offered a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Solid Works: 2 years (Required)
  • Manufacturing Automation: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000

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