Senior Mechanical Engineer- Industrial Automation

Daniels Health

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Detroit, MI hybrid Until 9/19/2026 8+ years exp First posted March 14, 2026 Last posted July 21, 2026
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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Compensation (from employer):
125397–141395 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Design and optimize automation mechanical systems, collaborate with tech teams, support equipment development.

Job title

Senior Mechanical Engineer- Industrial Automation

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Hybrid role based in Detroit, MI, with travel allowed

Salary

$125k–$141k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cadsolidworksinventorcreopneumaticshydraulicspower transmissionsafety componentsEOATfanucabbkuka

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

mechanical systemsautomationroboticsFEAEOAT
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Detroit, MI, USA

Hybrid City
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