Mechanical Design Engineer - Custom Machinery | SolidWorks | Full Lifecycle
Location
Central Wisconsin (Wausau / Marshfield Area) | Relocation Available
Compensation
$90,000 – $125,000 + Bonus + Profit Sharing
The Opportunity
We are partnered with a highly specialized engineering and manufacturing company that designs and builds custom automated machinery used across North America.
This is not a traditional design role.
Engineers here are responsible for the full lifecycle of each machine — from concept and design through fabrication, testing, and final customer delivery. Every project is different, and your work is visible in real-world production environments.
If you are looking to move beyond repetitive design work and into a role with true ownership and variety, this is where it happens.
What You’ll Be Doing
Design custom machinery and automated equipment using SolidWorks
Work with mechanical systems including conveyors, gearboxes, motors, and pneumatics
Develop detailed BOMs and mechanical assemblies
Collaborate with fabrication and assembly teams during builds
Support in-house testing and machine runoffs
Interface with internal teams and customers throughout project lifecycle
What We’re Looking For
Mechanical Engineering degree or relevant technical background
Strong SolidWorks experience
Experience in machinery, automation, or capital equipment
Mechanical systems knowledge (power transmission, pneumatics, motion systems)
Hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving ability
Why Engineers Make This Move
Full ownership from concept to completion
No layers of bureaucracy — direct access to leadership
Highly customized work (no repeat designs)
Profit sharing and strong benefits
Stable, long-standing engineering company
Relocation support provided
Ideal Backgrounds
Machine Design Engineers
Mechanical Design Engineers in automation or manufacturing
Engineers from conveyor systems, packaging, or capital equipment
Manufacturing Engineers looking to move into design
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