Senior Mechanical Engineer- Industrial Automation

@ Daniels Health
Daniels Healthdanielshealth.com

Senior Mechanical Engineer- Industrial Automation

Posted 4 months ago

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About the job

Daniels Health is a global leader in healthcare waste management, focusing on innovation, safety, and sustainability. We invest in automation, engineering, and advanced technology to expand our healthcare waste service network and improve safety across multiple regions.

Requirements

  • 8+ years in automation or machinery design
  • Strong CAD skills
  • Experience with robotics integration
  • Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Collaboration and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience with FANUC, ABB, KUKA robots
  • Familiarity with EOAT and safety components
  • Ability to run motion studies and FEA

Full job description

Daniels Health is transforming healthcare waste management through innovation, safety, and sustainability. With operations across the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK, we are recognized as a global leader committed to making healthcare safer.

As we expand one of the largest healthcare waste service networks in North America and accelerate our global growth agenda, we’re investing heavily in automation, engineering, and advanced technology.

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer excited to design, build, and optimize the next generation of automated systems powering this growth. This is a hybrid role. Travel will be required throughout the USA and Canada and some other overseas locations. Travel to Taylor, Michigan will be required for Induction training. 

What you will do:

  • Design mechanical systems, assemblies, and automated equipment for high‑throughput medical waste processing.
  • Develop EOAT, fixtures, and robotic interfaces for integrated automation lines.
  • Run motion studies, FEA, tolerance analysis, and validate mechanical performance.
  • Support equipment builds, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with robotics, controls, electrical, and software teams.
  • Drive improvements in safety, reliability, sustainability, and throughput.

What you bring:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
  • 8+ years’ experience in automation, robotics integration, or industrial machinery design.
  • Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, etc.).
  • Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission, safety components, and EOAT.
  • Familiarity with robots like FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or Hyundai.
  • A mindset for problem‑solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Why Daniels Health?

  • Work for a mission‑driven global leader in safety‑focused, sustainable healthcare waste solutions.
  • Be part of a company with major growth momentum and expanding infrastructure across North America.
  • Contribute to groundbreaking innovations, including world‑leading reusable systems and robotic decontamination technologies.
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