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At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.
The Mechanical Design Engineer develops and integrates electromechanical systems for safe, reliable, and scalable manufacturing automation. This hands-on role designs custom equipment, improves existing machinery, and integrates commercial off-the-shelf systems into production.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop automation equipment, robotic systems, tooling, and material-handling solutions.
- Integrate automation technologies into manufacturing processes.
- Create 3D CAD models, layouts, technical drawings, and BOMs.
- Perform mechanical design analyses, calculations, and equipment sizing.
- Define interfaces with robots, PLCs, sensors, actuators, and safety systems.
- Build, test, troubleshoot, and validate prototypes and production equipment.
- Develop equipment specifications, requirements, and installation plans.
- Support design reviews, risk assessments, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and machine design best practices.
- Manage multiple projects while meeting quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
- Travel to manufacturing and supplier sites as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience with automated manufacturing equipment and automation integration.
- Experience with industrial robotics, manufacturing processes, and electromechanical systems.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
- Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, machine design, materials, and DFM/DFA principles.
- Familiarity with machining, fabrication, welding, plastics, and additive manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience in equipment assembly, testing, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning.
- Strong communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Capabilities and Experiences
- 8+ years of experience in automated equipment design and development within a discrete manufacturing environment.
- Strong expertise in automation solutions, including robots, cobots, conveyors, sensors, AMRs/AGVs, and related equipment.
- Experience integrating custom and off-the-shelf automation into existing manufacturing operations.
- Background in designing robotic tooling, fixtures, feeding systems, guarding, and material-handling equipment.
- Experience with automated assembly, machine tending, inspection, packaging, palletizing, or testing systems.
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, robotics, and automation controls.
- Knowledge of machine safety standards (ISO 13849, OSHA, ANSI, RIA).
- Experience managing automation suppliers, machine builders, and system integrators.
- Hands-on involvement with FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification, and production startup activities.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience with automated manufacturing equipment and automation integration
- Experience with industrial robotics, manufacturing processes, and electromechanical systems
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks
- Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, machine design, materials, and DFM/DFA principles
- Familiarity with machining, fabrication, welding, plastics, and additive manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with equipment assembly, testing, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning
- Strong communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- 8+ years of experience in automated equipment design and development within a discrete manufacturing environment
- Expertise with robots, cobots, conveyors, sensors, AMRs/AGVs, and related automation equipment
- Experience integrating custom and commercial off-the-shelf automation into manufacturing operations
- Experience designing robotic tooling, fixtures, feeding systems, guarding, and material-handling equipment
- Experience with automated assembly, machine tending, inspection, packaging, palletizing, or testing systems
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, robotics, and automation controls
- Knowledge of ISO 13849, OSHA, ANSI, and RIA machine safety standards
- Experience managing automation suppliers, machine builders, and system integrators
- Hands-on involvement with FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification, and production startup activities
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Retirement Support — Employer 401(k) funding is positioned as a strong differentiator, combining a dollar-for-dollar match with an additional company contribution that meaningfully boosts total compensation. This design adds notable long-term value even when base pay is viewed as average in some areas.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents, together with family-building support and backup care resources, provides robust support for diverse family needs. Programs extend to fertility, adoption, surrogacy, and caregiving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include substantial vacation ranges, a broad holiday schedule, and the option to purchase additional time, offering flexibility across tenure levels. Structured sick time and disability income protection further strengthen time-away coverage.
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