Important Note:

• This is a full-time opportunity with one of our confidential clients. The client name will be shared during the initial screening call after your profile is reviewed.
• In this posting, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the hiring client.

Experience level: Mid-senior 

Experience required: 10 Years 

Education level: Bachelor’s degree 

Job function: Engineering 

Industry: Industrial Automation 

Total position: 1 

Relocation assistance: Limited assistance 

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• We have a Senior Mechanical Engineer position open in Orlando, FL.
• This position is responsible for mechanical engineering on large scale projects.
• Project requirements involving mechanical system design from scratch, analysis/calculations (stress/fatigue/etc.), acceleration forces, load calculations, material stress design, failure and effects analysis, risk assessment, component selection, mechanical system installation/commissioning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for system design from blank sheet of paper to create concept of mechanical components based on project requirements
• Experience doing design via 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Provide input, and system modification as needed, for system integration with other project disciplines
• Manage vendor scope to verify safety, functionality, and all contract requirements are satisfied.
• Ensures design complies with any local or government agency design/implementation codes in addition to client codes/standards.
• Project technical risk assessment document generation and mitigation implementation
• Design and analysis for safety critical parts within a mechanical system.
• Designing redundant mitigations in system to increase safety and reliability.
• Designing systems with complex motion and integration from automated systems.
• Develops documents of system configuration and design. Documents include Description of operation, Detailed mechanical system design description, analysis reports, system implementation/acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance/job plans
• Ability to design and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Ability to perform system analysis/calculations including Stress, fatigue, reliability, life expectancy, tolerance studies
• Knowledge of ride system design for attractions involving guests is preferred
• Capable of working “off” shifts as needed during installation/commissioning to support project.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Education: 
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. (Bachelor’s degrees in other disciplines may be acceptable if work experience is directly related to mechanical engineering. Disciplines outside of the mechanical area will not be considered)
• Experience:
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering roles
• At least 3+ years of experience in mechanical design from scratch or major modifications (50+% redesign)
• Knowledge of techniques involving GD&T for large scale systems or systems with high duty cycle and fatigue requirements
• Experience in ASTM standards, attractions industry, and safety engineering is preferred
• Key Competencies: Knowledge of contract documents and specifications. Ability to collect field data and accurately record findings. Ability to perform system design functions. Planning, Customer Focused, Timely Decision Making, Informing, Organizing, Priority Setting, Problem Solving.
• Skills: All employees are required to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office environments.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 30% worst case (10% worst case with last couple years of projects).
• Physical Demands: of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling
• Working Conditions: Expected on client location 5 days a week, Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial/construction environments. Frequent PC usage, copy machines, phones.

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline with directly relevant experience).
• 7–10+ years of senior-level mechanical engineering experience with proven ability to lead design projects from concept to execution, including major redesigns or new system development (50%+ redesign).
• Strong mechanical design and analysis skills, including structural analysis, fatigue, reliability, tolerance studies, component selection, and applied calculations for real-world performance.
• Hands-on experience with 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred; Creo, Inventor, or similar).
• Experience designing and troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Background in manufacturing-oriented environments where designs are physically built, installed, and commissioned.
• Prior field or installation exposure; candidates with only desk-based or continuous-process backgrounds have not been successful.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with ASTM standards and safety-critical mechanical design.
• Prior experience in ride system design supporting amusement, attractions, or guest-facing mechanical systems.
• Exposure to formal risk assessments, failure analysis, or safety-driven design reviews.

Additional Information:

• Location: Orlando, FL
• Work Model: 100% onsite, able to support “off” shifts during installation/commissioning.
• Travel: Up to 30%, typically ~10% depending on project phase.

Interview Process:

• Recruiter phone screen
• Technical interview (virtual)
• Final technical interview (onsite)

Team Environment: Employee-owned engineering firm with long-term project stability and strong technical ownership culture

Screening Questions: (You must answer this along with the professional summary of the application):

3.) Can you please describe your experience leading mechanical design projects from concept through execution, including any major system redesigns

4.) Tell me about your hands-on experience with 3D modeling software - SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor and the types of mechanical systems you’ve designed.

5.) What experience do you have designing and troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems?

6.) Have you had experience performing mechanical system analysis and calculations, including stress, fatigue, reliability, tolerance studies, component selection, or similar evaluations?

7.) Can you share examples of projects where you were involved in installation or commissioning of mechanical systems in a manufacturing or field environment?

8.) This role is 100% onsite in Orlando, FL, with the potential to work off-shifts during installation/commissioning. Are you fine with this onsite requirement?

9.) Do you have experience with ASTM standards, safety-critical mechanical design, or ride system design for amusement or attractions environments?

10.) Please provide the link to candidate’s LinkedIn profile.

11.) What is the candidate’s highest level of education?

13.) What is the candidate’s desired total compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. commission/bonus expectation).

14.) Where is the candidate located?

15.) Is the candidate legally authorized to work in the US for any employer?

16.) Will the candidate now or in the future require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)?