Senior Mechanical Engineer

MiTek

Senior Mechanical Engineer at MiTek designing, testing, and improving automated machinery for the manufacturing industry. Collaborating cross-functionally to enhance production output and support product lifecycle.

Posted 6/7/2026full-timeEarth City • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, evaluate, and support automated industrial machinery products for the Component Manufacturing (CM) and off-site construction industry
Lead team members through the planning, development, and deployment of complex mechanical architectures with a high level of integrated automation
Generate mechanical project execution artifacts of small to large scale deployments (i.e. cost estimates, schedules, resource needs, risks, forecasts, status, etc.)
Lead mechanical team members through staged-gating process (i.e. requirements reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews, verification reviews, etc.)
Lead team members through troubleshooting and root cause/corrective actions
Design, integrate and test mechanical parts and assemblies using industry best practices
Design, integrate and test industrial pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Design, integrate and test industrial electro-mechanical & robotic systems
Develop and maintain project documentation (i.e. system requirements, engineering drawings, equipment manuals, test plans, project notes, etc.)
Ensure compliance with MiTek engineering procedures, guidelines, industry standards, and governmental regulations applicable to industrial machinery
Perform engineering analysis and calculations where applicable (including FEA analysis)
Enter new/update existing data in MRP/ERP system
Support Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, Purchasing, Installation, and Customer Service organizations throughout a product’s lifecycle
Review/stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies
Mentor less experienced Mechanical Engineers and Designers
Manage individual tasking while leading other Engineers through project execution with minimal oversight
Some travel required (up to 20% during critical on-site activities)
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university required
5+ years of mechanical engineering design experience focused on machinery and automated systems
Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
Strong understanding of strength of materials, statics, and dynamics
Proficiency with SolidWorks, PDM, and AutoCAD Mechanical
Proficiency in machined, formed and welded designs and drawings using GD&T
Proficiency in pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to rapidly diagnose and troubleshoot automated machinery
Ability to work individually and as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure & deadlines
Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills
Strong communication skills to interact frequently with stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
Performance/Incentive bonuses
Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineering designautomated systemsstrength of materialsstaticsdynamicsGD&Tpneumatic systemshydraulic systemselectro-mechanical systemsFEA analysis

Soft Skills

troubleshootingteamworkplanningorganizational skillsdecision-makingcommunicationmentoringworking under pressureleadershipproject execution

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering