Mechanical Design Engineer
- Location
- Chelmsford, MA
- Listed
- Today
About the role
This is a Mechanical Design Engineering position to participate as a member of a cross functional Engineering team which support products for use in industrial environments. This involves supporting mechanical switches or the design of sealed enclosures containing various electronic, mechanical, or optical devices such as mechanical limit switches, optical/inductive sensors, and safety products. You will report to the Supervisor, Mechanical Continuation Engineering.
Your Responsibilities
- Knowledgeable on NEMA/Ingress Protection standards for industrial electro-mechanical devices.
- Proficient in the use of Pro/Engineer (Creo) 3D Solid Modeling CAD system
- Provide the necessary "hands-on" expertise to resolve complex, cross-functional issues regarding product functionality, assembly methods and product qualification while meeting product cost targets and schedules.
- Create innovative designs suitable for high volume production.
- Define and supervise engineering tests to qualify product designs. Job content includes some detailed documentation tasks and product maintenance.
- Familiar with SAP, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, and Design for Six Sigma tools.
- An understanding of multi-action tooling fabrication techniques to support complex plastic injection molded or die cast component design.
- An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing standards, modern machining techniques and processes, and rapid prototyping methods.
- Define and supervise engineering tests to qualify designs.
The Essentials - You Will Have
- Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
- Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree.
- Typically requires 0+ years of experience developing products for use in industrial, consumer or medical applications. Prior experience designing electrical connectors, optical/inductive sensors, mechanical sensors and knowledge of UL, CSA and IEC standards.
- Must be proficient in the use of a 3D Solid Modeling CAD systems and Structural/Thermal analysis tools.
- Must be capable of creating innovative designs suitable for high volume production.
- Job content includes some detailed documentation tasks and product maintenance.
- A good understanding of materials science relating to thermoplastic molding and plastic part design.
- A good understanding of multi-action tooling fabrication techniques to support complex plastic injection molded or die cast component design.
- A good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing standards, modern machining techniques and processes, and rapid prototyping methods
- Demonstrates creativity in developing solutions which will allow Rockwell Automation to maintain our position as an Industry leader.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
What We Offer
- Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k
- Paid Time off
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
- To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www. raquickfind.com.
Total Base Pay Range: $69,600 - $104,400
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.
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- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.
- Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!
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From Rockwell Automation's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 15, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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