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Rockford, Illinois, United States
Onsite
Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.
This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career. As a Staff Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Lead the mechanical design and development of in‑house production automation systems, including CNC modifications, robotics, palletizing stations, and next‑generation vision inspection.
Provide technical leadership for mechanical design, layout, and execution of new products and processes.
Drive manufacturing automation projects from concept through design, build, validation, and production handoff.
Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to support evolving business and industry demands.
Develop, maintain, and release complete design documentation, specifications, and records in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
Perform final equipment verification and validation prior to production release.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (scientists, manufacturing, controls, quality, operations, and suppliers) to improve processes and support new product introductions.
Investigate manufacturing process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to reduce defect rates and improve yield.
Lead projects effectively by planning, prioritizing, and managing schedules, resources, and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives.
Communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization through strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
This position may suit you best if you are familiar with what is below, and would like to develop your career with Siemens Healthineers
Automation & Mechanical Design Experience
Palletizing systems
Pick‑and‑place automation
Vision inspection systems
Process and equipment optimization
Mechanical Design Tools
Proficiency with 3D CAD software is required
Experience with SolidWorks is preferred
Manufacturing & Layout
Equipment and process layout for manufacturing and automation environments
Application of ergonomic, safety, and efficiency principles in layout design
Process Improvement & Quality
Manufacturing process improvement methodologies (e.g., lean, continuous improvement)
Experience working within regulated quality systems and documentation requirements
Business & Project Acumen
Cost justification and return‑on‑investment (ROI) analysis
Project management of technical or capital projects
Capital project planning, budgeting, and cost estimation
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Strong leadership and team mentoring skills.
Required skills to have for the success of this role
A qualified candidate will demonstrate deep technical expertise and leadership capability, including:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Minimum of 7 to 8 years of progressive engineering experience, with demonstrated depth in mechanical design and automation.
Proven expertise in mechanical automation systems, including robotics, pick‑and‑place automation, assembly systems, and/or palletization.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams.
Demonstrated experience in technical leadership, including mentoring and guiding engineers and project teams.
Exceptional attention to detail in design execution, documentation, and problem resolution.
Ability to manage complex technical responsibilities while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% as required to support projects, suppliers, or manufacturing sites.
Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.
How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.
The base pay range for this position is:
$119,920 - $164,890Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.
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