Mechanical Design Engineer

Sterling Engineering

📍 austin, tx, United-States

Full-time Manufacturing Posted June 11, 2026

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Automation Tooling & Test Systems)

Location: Austin, TX (100% onsite)

Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000/year base salary + 10% annual bonus

Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates


Overview

This role is not a traditional “test engineer” position. It is heavily focused on the mechanical design of tooling and test systems used within highly automated manufacturing environments, particularly SMT and electronics assembly lines.


The Mechanical Design/Test Engineer will design and develop custom tooling and test fixtures integrated into automated test equipment, supporting validation of full products—not just PCB-level testing. This is a hands-on design role requiring strong experience with automation machinery and production test systems.


Key Responsibilities

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