Hiring: Lead Engineer Automated Machinery Company: CyberCoders Location: Rochester, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:55:34 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, Linear, Product Data Management, Product Lifecycle Management, SolidWorks About the job Experience: •7+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience with automated machinery, including significant exposure to robotic cells, gantry machines and motion control systems; 2+ years in a leadership or lead engineer role preferred. Required Skills: •Provide technical leadership and day-to-day management for the machine design team, including mentoring, performance feedback and resource planning. •Lead concept development and detailed mechanical design of automated machinery, robotic cells and gantry machines, from requirements through to production release. •Collaborate closely with controls engineers, systems engineers, manufacturing, and program managers to define interfaces, motion-control requirements and integration strategies for robotic and gantry systems. •Create, review and approve SolidWorks models, assemblies and 2D drawings; apply GD&T to ensure manufacturability and proper fit/function. •Perform and oversee structural and motion-related analysis (FEA, stress, deflection, modal) to validate designs against performance targets and safety margins. •Manage product data in PDM systems, maintain revision control, BOM accuracy and release procedures. •Develop and enforce design standards, reusable modules and best practices for automated machinery to shorten development cycles and improve reliability. •Support prototyping, machine build, lab commissioning and field installation; troubleshoot mechanical issues and drive corrective actions. Qualifications: •Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Masters degree preferred. •Expert proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assembly design and drawing production. •Strong knowledge and practical application of GD&T for tolerance specification and inspection. •Practical experience performing FEA (ANSYS, Nastran, SolidWorks Simulation or equivalent) and interpreting results to inform design decisions. •Comprehensive expertise in mechanical systems for motion control (linear guides, actuation, bearings, couplings), robot integration and machine kinematics. •Track record designing reliable automated machinery for manufacturing environments, including familiarity with safety standards and machine guarding best practices. •Strong leadership, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to mentor engineers and drive consensus. •Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. •Willingness to travel occasionally to suppliers, assembly sites and customer locations as required. Compensation: •$110,000 - $140,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!