Conveyor Design Engineer
Candidate must be a US citizen.
We are searching for a Conveyor Design Engineer with expertise in designing material handling and conveyor systems. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience, proficiency in 2D and 3D layout tools, and a strong understanding of conveyor systems layout, mechanical design, systems integration, and automation. This role offers the flexibility of working remotely or locally at our Owings Mills MD location.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop conveyor systems for packaging handling – post and parcel.
- Create and modify 2D and 3D layouts using CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar).
- Perform structural and mechanical calculations to ensure system reliability and durability.
- Specify and select conveyor components such as belts, rollers, chains, drives, pulleys, bearings, and motorized systems.
- Prepare detailed engineering documentation, including BOMs, fabrication drawings, and installation manuals.
- Work closely with controls engineers to integrate sensors, VFDs, PLCs, UIs, and automation features into conveyor designs.
- Develop and optimize conveyor flow layouts for efficiency, load handling, and space utilization.
- Ensure designs comply with industry standards (OSHA, ANSI, ISO) and safety regulations.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and project management teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Conduct risk analysis and develop mitigation for improvements.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in designing conveyors and material handling systems.
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of belt conveyors, roller conveyors, chain conveyors, and specialty conveyor systems.
- Experience with power transmission components (motors, gear reducers, couplings, and drive systems).
- Understanding of load calculations, tension analysis, and material selection for conveyors.
- Familiarity with controls and automation integration, including sensors, drives, and motor control systems.
- Knowledge of conveyor safety standards (CEMA, OSHA, ANSI, ISO).
- Hands-on experience with on-site conveyor system installation, commissioning, and testing.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote or local environment.
- Willingness to travels to jobsites during installation and start-up to assist with installation and commissioning. Travel should not exceed 25% on average.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Retiina is an automation engineering company focused on designing and deploying high speed automation systems and robotics to the industrial automation industry. Our engineers have decades of experience designing and delivering these types of systems to allow our customers to achieve the maximum savings and return on investment.
Our automation engineering program is an important aspect of our company and we excel at hiring the brightest engineering minds in our industry.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- designing conveyors and material handling systems: 5 years (Required)
- conveyor system installation, commissioning, and testing: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dallas, TX 75211
