Mechanical Engineer (Robotics)

Location: On-site in Chicago, IL or Bolingbrook, IL; candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the greater Chicago area. Travel up to 25% is required.

Salary: $120,000–$150,000 USD per year, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global provides Robotics-as-a-Service solutions that combine industrial robotics, proprietary software, and full-service support to automate manufacturing operations.

What you will do

• Own mechanical design for palletizing, case packing, conveyor, material handling, and end-of-arm tooling systems from concept through manufacturing release.
• Design, prototype, assemble, test, integrate, and commission automated end-of-line systems using SolidWorks 3D CAD.
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, exploded diagrams, BOMs, schematics, SOPs, work instructions, revision control, and release documentation.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, and control subsystems while supporting design for manufacturability, design for assembly, reliability, and repeatability.
• Troubleshoot deployed automation systems, perform root cause analysis, and convert field feedback into mechanical design and fleet-wide continuous improvements.
• Coordinate with Project Engineering, Software, Product, Operations, vendors, system integrators, and OEMs while managing technical milestones and reporting progress.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in mechanical design, mechanical systems engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years designing mechanical systems, machine assemblies, or equipment for industrial automation and robotic applications.
• Strong 3D CAD, drafting, GD&T, complete machine assembly, component selection, and BOM experience; SolidWorks is preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial robotic arms and their integration, including FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa, or Universal Robots.
• Ability to work hands-on on the shop floor with mechanical assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting, modification, and repair.
• Must work on-site in the greater Chicago, IL area or be willing to relocate there.

Nice to have

• Advanced SolidWorks, large assembly management, top-down design, configuration-driven design, and PDM/PLM workflow experience.
• Experience designing EOAT and end-of-line applications such as palletizing, case packing, packaging, conveyance, or material handling.
• Hands-on experience with sensors, actuators, motion control, motors, VFDs, PLCs, EtherNet/IP, IO-Link, and machine safety systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 10218 and ANSI/RIA robotic safety standards or experience with AutoCAD and other CAD platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a multidisciplinary Project Engineering team combining mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering.
• Equity through a stock option program and a performance-oriented compensation structure.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents.
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and employee assistance benefits, plus FSA and DCFSA.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, company-sponsored 401(k), flexible paid time off, and monthly phone reimbursement.