What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Sterling Engineering?
🔧 Mechanical Engineer / Designer / Project Manager
📍 Madison, WI | 💼 Full-Time | 🛠️ Custom Automation | 🏢 Employee-Owned Environment
🚀 Relocation Assistance Available | ❌ No Visa Sponsorship or Transfers
A leading custom automation company in Madison, WI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong project management skills to join its innovative and collaborative team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, managing projects from concept to completion and seeing their designs come to life.
You'll be part of a team that builds cutting-edge, high-performance automation systems for clients across a range of industries.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop custom mechanical systems and components for automated machinery
- Lead full project lifecycles, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget
- Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliverables
- Conduct simulations, testing, and technical analysis to ensure system reliability
- Manage procurement of materials and outside services to meet quality and cost goals
- Integrate mechanical designs with electrical and software systems
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge-sharing
- Document designs, create reports, and develop technical manuals
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- 5 years of experience in mechanical design, automation, or manufacturing engineering
- 2 years of project management experience in machinery, robotics, or automation systems
- SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD) proficiency; simulation experience preferred
- Familiarity with robotics, motion control, pneumatics, and control systems
- Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate across departments
- PMP certification and/or experience with Lean or Six Sigma is a plus
- Willingness to relocate (relocation assistance provided)
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. – no visa sponsorship or transfers available
🌟 Why This Opportunity?
This is more than just a traditional engineering role—it's an opportunity to work in a collaborative, employee-owned environment where your input matters, your ideas are heard, and your work directly impacts real-world results. If you’re looking for meaningful projects, a voice at the table, and a team that values craftsmanship and creativity, this could be the right move for you.
Please apply if you have experience in custom machine design.
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
