Hiring: Mechanical Designer Company: Strategic Systems Inc Location: Decatur, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:35:39 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, PLC, Sketch, SolidWorks About the job Experience: •Associate's with minimum of 7 years experience or Bachelor's degree with 2 year experience in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology •7 years experience or Bachelor's degree with 2 year experience in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology Required Skills: •Design test cells, fixtures, and tooling for production testing and inspection using 3D CAD •Design mechanical systems for automated material handling, including pick-and-place mechanisms, conveyors, and end-effector/gripper tooling •Produce detailed manufacturing drawings with GD&T, tolerancing, and BOMs •Calculate loads, torque, and force requirements to properly size servo motors, gearboxes, actuators, and structural members for each application •Select materials and mechanical hardware suited to production-line duty cycles (repeatability, wear, precision alignment, cycle time) •Partner cross-functionally with controls engineers to integrate PLCs, servo drives, VFDs, sensors, and pneumatics into fixture and cell designs, ensuring mechanical design supports required motion and load profiles •Support prototyping, bench testing, and on-line commissioning of new fixtures/cells; iterate based on production performance •Interface directly with the shop floor to resolve fabrication and assembly issues; design for manufacturability (sheet metal, machining, welding, 3D printing) Qualifications: •Proficiency with standard CAD platforms — AutoCAD 3D or SolidWorks (preferred) •Solid functional working knowledge of GD&T and mechanical drawing standards •Demonstrated capacity to calculate loads, torque, and force requirements for motor/actuator sizing and structural design •Understanding of sheet metal fabrication, machining processes, and fastener/hardware selection •Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working hands-on with prototypes •Operational familiarity with PLC-controlled systems, servo motors/drives, and VFDs, and how they interface mechanically (couplings, gearing, mounting) •Understanding of motion control concepts (inertia matching, backlash, precision alignment/locating features) •Exposure to industrial robotics (e.g., 6-axis arms, SCARA, gantry systems) and their mechanical integration •Salary/Compensation: $50,000 - $120,000 per year recblid gubbbm2obg3c7f1mpdhud9vny8pke0 Compensation: •$50,000 - $120,000 / 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!