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# Senior Mechanical Engineer - Automation at Axis Automation

- **Company:** Axis Automation
- **Location:** Walker, MI
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-23
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axiscompany/jobs/8906445002

## Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Automation

Position Description: The Senior Mechanical Engineer serves as a key contributor at Axis, partnering with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, Machine Builders, Machining/Fabrication Specialists, and fellow Mechanical Engineers to design, integrate, and validate turnkey automation systems. This role demands advanced engineering expertise, including the ability to interpret complex drawings, machine data, and part specifications. With deep knowledge of controls systems, manufacturing processes, and automation technologies, the Senior Mechanical Engineer leads projects of all scales, ensures alignment with customer and company standards, and drives successful system deployment.

Responsibilities:

- Design and enhance complex equipment layouts, subassemblies, and automation systems using SolidWorks CAD, prioritizing innovation and operational excellence.
- Lead project of varying scope, managing cross-functional teams, budgets and timelines from concept to completion.
- Collaborate with Process/Cost Engineers to optimize designs for cost, efficiency, and scalability, aligning technical precision with business goals.
- Ensure adherence to customer specifications and Axis standards, incorporating advanced methodologies to boost system performance.
- Conduct impactful technical design reviews, presenting clear and persuasive strategies to customers, executives, and teams to align goals and gain support.
- Build strong relationships with external vendors to ensure smooth project execution and resource coordination.
- Provide expert guidance during integration, testing, and validation, addressing complex issues with reliable solutions.
- Deliver on critical tasks assigned by the Mechanical Engineering Manager, upholding exceptional standards of quality, timeliness, and innovation.
- Drive continuous process improvements by analyzing metrics and customer feedback, enhancing efficiency and quality while promoting adaptability.
- Champion Our Operating Principles: You will be expected to actively embody and uphold our ten Operating Principles, which guide our every action and decision at Axis Automation. These principles are key to our culture and success.

Qualifications:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in mechanical design and automation engineering.
- Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
- Comprehensive knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Extensive experience developing detailed design packages for automation equipment.
- Strong understanding of controls systems, manufacturing processes, and robotic integration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills to engage diverse audiences and lead discussions.
- Problem-Solving: Strategic, detail-oriented thinker with a track record of solving multifaceted engineering challenges.
- Leadership: Outstanding ability to lead diverse, high-performing teams and manage complex, enterprise-level projects.
- Mentorship: Develop junior engineers’ technical and professional growth.

Salary: $90,000 - $115,000

Why Axis:

- Comprehensive benefits package with eligibility immediately upon hire
- Opportunities for professional and technical growth
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
- Exposure to a wide variety of custom automation projects and industries
- Opportunity to work directly with customers and vendors
- Hands-on involvement throughout the full project lifecycle
- Opportunity to mentor and share technical knowledge with other engineers

## About Axis Automation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Axis Automation engineers and builds advanced factory automation solutions, including robotics integration, project management, and service support, for manufacturers across multiple industries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Funding not publicly disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Boyd Vor Broker (Founder & President)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Automation machinery manufacturing, factory automation, robotics integration
- **Markets served**: Automotive, Packaging, Semiconductor, Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Transportation, Health & Medical, Consumer
- **Target customers**: Manufacturers (B2B, primarily mid-market to enterprise)
- **Mission/purpose**: “To be the leading automation solutions provider for the manufacturing community” – supporting the adoption of automation solutions that empower people and enhance productivity

## Products & Services
- **Factory Automation Solutions**: Full lifecycle services including conceptualization, design, engineering, robotics integration, machine build, welding, and deployment – not a packaged SaaS product but a custom engineering and integration service.
- **Project Management & Support**: Dedicated project management, service, and after-deployment support to ensure long-term reliability.
- **Skilled Trades & Co-op Programs**: Internships and co-op positions (partnered with Grand Valley State University) in mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Headcount ~51 employees (as of 2025/2026; slight YoY decline of 1.3%). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors identified. Partnered with Grand Valley State University for talent pipeline.
- **Growth Signals**: Monthly headcount growth of +1.4% (LinkedIn estimate); LinkedIn follower growth of +17.1% yearly. Active job postings (10 open positions). However, yearly headcount declined slightly (-1.3%) and job postings decreased 37.5% YoY.

## Competitive Advantages
- Extensive cross-industry experience (automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, etc.)
- Collaborative culture with deep in-house expertise in robotics integration and project management
- Strong local talent partnerships (e.g., Grand Valley State University co-op program) and a reputation for promoting from within
- Full-service offering from concept through deployment and support, reducing handoff friction for customers

## Strategic Focus
- Continued expansion of automation solutions for evolving manufacturing needs
- Emphasis on teamwork and employee development to retain expertise and drive quality
- Supporting adoption of automation to “empower people and enhance productivity” – likely investing in new technologies (e.g., advanced robotics, Industry 4.0 integration)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “powerhouse team with exceptional project execution” and a “collaborative culture”; employee reviews on LinkedIn rate culture 5.0/5.0 and career opportunities 4.4/5.0.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility upon hire.
- **Career Development**: Strong promotion-from-within philosophy; co-op/internship pipeline to full-time roles.
- **Work Environment**: Offices in Grand Rapids, MI; no explicit remote/hybrid policy mentioned, likely on-site given the hands-on nature of automation engineering.
- **Team**: Small but tight-knit (51 employees) with experienced leadership across engineering, project management, and applications.

## Sources
1. [Axis Automation Official Website](https://www.axisco.com/)
2. [Axis Automation Careers Page](https://www.axisco.com/careers)
3. [Axis Automation LinkedIn Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/axiscoautomation)
4. [Axis Automation About Us](https://www.axisco.com/about-us)
5. [Axis Automation Contact](https://www.axisco.com/contact)

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