Lead Robotic/Automation Mechanical Design Engineer
Manpower Group (USA), Plano, TX, United States
Lead Robotic/Automation Mechanical Design Engineer
Reference Number: 395630 • Published Date: 04/24/2026 • Job Type: Temporary • Industry: Architecture and Engineering • Hours: Full Time
Plano, TX
Description: Do you have a passion for designing innovative automated kitchen equipment for the most iconic brands in the restaurant industry? Reporting to the Senior Manager of Automation, this fast-paced and hands‑on role will be responsible for mechanical design of automated equipment.
Plano, TX based (at R&D/prototyping lab within company HQ)
Daily in-person role
Expecting M‑F 40 hours per week in-person at labs
OT optionally available, up to 5‑10 hours per week
No travel expected
This is a 6‑month contractor role. Although not guaranteed, there is potential for conversion to full‑time
Responsibilities
Design all the way from concept to release of a full automated system on your own!
Develop and release BOMs, drawing/model packages, and general engineering documentation
Perform root‑cause analysis and design then implement improvement/fixes during assembly or testing
Requirements
Strong automation & machine building design experience
Experience doing automated machine design with at least 3+ years as lead/sole/primary designer
Minimum 5+ years SolidWorks experience (simple modeling test at interview)
Automation design experience should include spec’ing and incorporating steppers & servo motors, all types of sensors, complex motion systems or robots, etc.
Ability to calculate/estimate and then spec automation components to incorporate into designs
Should naturally have experience integrating designs with control/electrical systems
Experience with design of any of the following areas would be valuable: Automated robotic cells, conveyance systems, assembly stations, material handling, automated machine design
General machinery/automation/robotics safety and ergonomic design familiarity
Experience with design compliance to FDA/NSF (food safety requirements) and/or ANSI/ISO (machinery safety requirements) is a plus
Fabrication & manufacturing experience (DFM/DFA)
MUST BE hands‑on & interested to help build/prototype and test solutions too!
Food/Kitchen Equipment or Food Processing Equipment design experience is a plus!
Location: Plano, TX
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Reference Number: 395630 • Published Date: 04/24/2026 • Job Type: Temporary • Industry: Architecture and Engineering • Hours: Full Time
Plano, TX
Description: Do you have a passion for designing innovative automated kitchen equipment for the most iconic brands in the restaurant industry? Reporting to the Senior Manager of Automation, this fast-paced and hands‑on role will be responsible for mechanical design of automated equipment.
Plano, TX based (at R&D/prototyping lab within company HQ)
Daily in-person role
Expecting M‑F 40 hours per week in-person at labs
OT optionally available, up to 5‑10 hours per week
No travel expected
This is a 6‑month contractor role. Although not guaranteed, there is potential for conversion to full‑time
Responsibilities
Design all the way from concept to release of a full automated system on your own!
Develop and release BOMs, drawing/model packages, and general engineering documentation
Perform root‑cause analysis and design then implement improvement/fixes during assembly or testing
Requirements
Strong automation & machine building design experience
Experience doing automated machine design with at least 3+ years as lead/sole/primary designer
Minimum 5+ years SolidWorks experience (simple modeling test at interview)
Automation design experience should include spec’ing and incorporating steppers & servo motors, all types of sensors, complex motion systems or robots, etc.
Ability to calculate/estimate and then spec automation components to incorporate into designs
Should naturally have experience integrating designs with control/electrical systems
Experience with design of any of the following areas would be valuable: Automated robotic cells, conveyance systems, assembly stations, material handling, automated machine design
General machinery/automation/robotics safety and ergonomic design familiarity
Experience with design compliance to FDA/NSF (food safety requirements) and/or ANSI/ISO (machinery safety requirements) is a plus
Fabrication & manufacturing experience (DFM/DFA)
MUST BE hands‑on & interested to help build/prototype and test solutions too!
Food/Kitchen Equipment or Food Processing Equipment design experience is a plus!
Location: Plano, TX
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