Senior Mechanical Engineer

Adams is currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our growth strategy. Ideal candidates will have experience in custom design for automation, system integration and a well-rounded understanding of manufacturing processes.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will act as a mentor and manage Junior Engineers on staff, emphasizing teamwork and professional development. As the leader of our Mechanical Engineering team, the ideal candidate will be responsible for taking a project from the conceptual stage through completion, including detailed design and analysis, budgeting, and timelines.

Responsibilities and duties:

Work with a cross-functional engineering team to offer automation services to customers in Florida, Alabama, and the Caribbean. Develop mechanical solutions to meet customer demands from conceptual stage through completion. Validate designs through empirical and theoretical evaluations.

Perform initial and ongoing mechanical design reviews with internal team and customers.

Work with the Adams Engineering team to develop unique platforms aimed to help customers automate processes across multiple industries.

Develop existing mechanical design practices, sharing best practices and industry standards.

Mentor Junior Mechanical engineers encouraging professional development.

Employment Benefits:

Full time position with above market compensation plan

Drug free work environment

Company laptop and cell phone provided

Travel expenses fully reimbursed

401K with matching benefit

Medical, vision and dental insurance partially paid by company

Company paid life insurance policy

Company paid short- and long-term disability

Paid vacation and holidays

Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering required.

Fluent knowledge of 3D CAD software [SolidWorks]. Must be competent in SolidWorks parts, assemblies, drawings, BOM s, and work instructions.

5+ years in custom mechanical design for automation/system integration.

Must understand best practices for manufacturing and assembly sequences. A background in machining or fabrication is desired. Must be able to define budgets, create scopes, track timelines, and manage project milestones.

Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and sales to better define project objectives.

Excellent prioritization and project management skills. Including managing multiple projects at the same time.

Familiarity with relevant industry standards for machine design.

Must be able to create assembly instructions for internal and external use. Support operations on internal builds as required.

Must help guide junior engineers on projects. Review incoming work and set up junior engineers for success on their projects.

Demonstrates a proactive approach and self-initiative, requiring minimal supervision to accomplish tasks effectively and efficiently.

Capable of properly sizing motion control systems is a plus.

Proficiency with AutoCAD or DraftSight is a plus.

Basic understanding of mechanical integration for robotic systems (industrial or collaborative) and machine vision systems is a plus. Previous experience working in collaboration with a controls team is a plus.