Senior Mechanical Engineer

Apollo Technical has an immediate need for a Senior Mechanical Engineer north of the Huntersville NC area

Own mechanical systems from concept through delivery for client work and internal projects across machine design, automation & controls, and product development.

Lead technical direction and day-to-day execution in a fast, multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of complex mechanical systems, machines, and automation.
• Produce and manage SolidWorks 3D models, assemblies, and drawings.
• Build quick proof-of-concept models and mockups to de-risk designs.
• Validate designs through analysis; coordinate external FEA/CFD as needed.
• Integrate with electrical and software teams.
• Own drawings, BOMs, test plans, reports, and assembly instructions.
• Turn user needs into requirements and see them through implementation.
• Mentor junior engineers through reviews and technical guidance.
• Own technical success of assigned projects; partner with PM on schedule and budget; act as primary technical decision-maker.
• Coordinate shop, fabrication, and cross-functional teams.
• Lead design reviews and feasibility checks; help shape Statements of Work.
• Apply functional safety and industry standards; help set a consistent engineering and safety baseline.
• Flag technical risk early, drive mitigations, and capture lessons learned.

On-site Several days per week in office. Scope can shift to meet client needs.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics (M.S. preferred).
• 7+ years in mechanical design, analysis, and development.
• Strong SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D CAD).
• Solid grounding in thermodynamics, fluids, and structural mechanics.
• Experience designing mechanical interfaces for controls (microcontrollers, PLCs, SCADA).
• Safety background for mechanical and automated systems.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, LabVIEW, or Python.

If interested email resumes to [email protected] or apply online