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Machine Design Engineer

Mechanical Engineering
  • Location: Hickory, North Carolina
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #3737
  • Salary: $117,000

Design innovative precision machinery and mechanical systems—from initial concepts through detailed design, prototyping, testing, and implementation. Solve challenging mechanical and precision-engineering problems while working alongside experienced engineers, researchers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers. Bring designs to life on the prototype floor and ultimately into real-world manufacturing environments.

Required Experience

  • 2+ years of experience with mechanical design of equipment, fixtures, or machine systems
  • 2+ years of experience working on mechanical systems, precision components, or automated equipment in an engineering or manufacturing environment
  • Willing to travel up to 25%
  • Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or a related

Desired Experience

  • Exposure to precision measurement tools such as test indicators,  interferometers, laser trackers, accelerometers, autocollimators, or precision levels.
  • Familiarity with metrology concepts, data analysis, and engineering standards.
  • Experience supporting prototype builds, lab testing, or machine debugging.
  • Exposure to instrumentation, sensors, DAQ systems, or LabVIEW-based measurement setups.
  • Ability to work in a development environment with changing priorities and evolving technical requirements.