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Top Tier Group · 1 day ago

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Automation & Capital Equipment

TopTier, a Robopac company, is a leader in innovation and value in providing robotic palletizing solutions. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of automated machinery and capital equipment, ensuring projects meet quality and safety standards while collaborating cross-functionally.

Freight ServiceTransportationWarehousingWholesale

Responsibilities

Design and develop automation products and capital equipment using 3D CAD software
Own mechanical design from concept through production release
Produce accurate, release-ready technical drawings, specifications, and documentation
Perform detailed engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and design validation
Select components and manage bills of materials (BOMs)
Apply design-for-manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), lean principles, and cost-conscious design practices
Provide technical support to production, service, and field teams to resolve equipment or operational issues
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, planning, quality, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and achieve project goals
Maintain ownership of engineering processes, workflows, and design standards
Support the company in additional duties as required

Qualification

3D CAD softwareMechanical designMachine design methodsBOM managementMotion control systemsIndustrial robot armsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCollaboration skills

Required

Minimum of 15 years of experience in mechanical design of electro-mechanical products, automation systems, or capital equipment
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Inventor or SolidWorks) and PDM (Vault)
Strong knowledge of machine design and fabrication methods including sheet metal, welding, machining, casting, and plastic molding
Working knowledge of machinery safety standards and guarding requirements
Experience with component selection, BOM management, and engineering change control
Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Proven successful experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience in the packaging industry
Experience with motion control systems, actuators, and automation components
Experience with industrial robot arms (Fanuc preferred)
Experience with end of arm tooling
Bachelor's (Required)
Mechanical design: 10 years (Required)
ERP systems: 10 years (Required)
Machine design: 10 years (Required)
Ability to Commute: Clackamas, OR 97015 (Required)

Benefits

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

Company

Top Tier Group

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Top Tier Group is an exporter and product supplier that offers transportation and warehousing services.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

M
Michael Theodorou
Founder CEO
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