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Mechanical Designer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Auburn Hills, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$55 Per Hour
LOCATION
Auburn Hills, MI
POSTED
15 days ago

Title: Mechanical Machine Designer
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Hire Type: Contract
Compensation: $45/hr to $55/hr
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.


Summary:
We are seeking a talented Mechanical Designer to join a fast-paced engineering team focused on designing cutting-edge custom automation systems and machinery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys turning concepts into real-world equipment, collaborating with engineers and manufacturing teams, and seeing designs come to life from start to finish.

Responsibilities:
  • Design custom automation equipment, machine components, tooling, and assemblies using CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
  • Create detailed mechanical drawings, BOMs, assembly documentation, and manufacturing prints
  • Work closely with engineering, controls, manufacturing, and project management teams to develop innovative solutions
  • Modify and improve existing machine designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability
  • Participate in design reviews, prototype builds, testing, and system start-ups
  • Ensure designs meet customer specifications, safety standards, and project timelines
  • Support shop floor assembly teams with technical guidance during builds
  • Troubleshoot design issues and implement engineering changes as needed
Qualifications:
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, OR equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
  • 2+ years of mechanical design experience in automation, machinery, tooling, or custom equipment
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar 3D CAD platforms
  • Strong understanding of mechanical components such as pneumatics, bearings, conveyors, motors, and structural assemblies
  • Ability to interpret engineering concepts and translate them into manufacturable designs
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with machine build environments is highly preferred
Preferred Experience:
  • Custom automation or special machinery design
  • Weldments, sheet metal, machined parts, and assembly layouts
  • Knowledge of industrial safety standards and ergonomics
  • Exposure to robotics integration or motion systems

 


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com