Thinkpath Engineering Services is searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer to fill a direct opportunity in Tampa, FL.
This role is responsible for designing machine frames, structures, and assemblies—often using 80/20 aluminum extrusion—and for taking ownership of well-defined projects and subsystems from concept through build and installation. This position plays a key role in expanding our engineering capacity by reducing dependency on senior resources for quoting, design, and execution. The ideal candidate is a practical, hands-on engineer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, making decisions, and delivering high-quality solutions with speed and efficiency.
Responsibilities
· Design mechanical assemblies, machine frames, guarding, and automation structures using 80/20 systems.
· Develop 3D models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks.
· Own the mechanical scope of defined automation projects and subsystems from concept through build.
· Contribute to quoting and proposal development with layouts and BOMs.
· Communicate directly with customers to clarify requirements and review concepts.
· Coordinate with vendors and internal teams.
· Support builds, debugging, and installation.
· Identify opportunities to improve designs and reduce costs.
· Contribute to internal knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
· 3–5 years of mechanical design experience.
· Proficiency with SolidWorks.
· Experience with aluminum extrusion or machine-building methods.
· Ability to make practical design decisions balancing cost and performance.
· Strong organizational and communication skills.
· Hands-on experience with shop tools.
· Willingness to travel occasionally.
Company Description
Thinkpath Engineering Services, LLC (TES) has been a global leader in Engineering and Design Services since 1977. Headquartered in Miamisburg, OH, TES has additional offices in Columbus, IN; Tampa, FL; Marietta, GA and Toronto, ON.
TES provides the following engineering services:
• Engineering Design and Drafting Services: Conceptual design, analysis, layout, form/fit and function analysis, drafting (including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), Technical Data Packages (TDP) development as well as reverse engineering services
• CAD Services: Includes parametric modeling, detailing, incorporation of ECNs into existing designs, BOM development, and conversion services between various CAD packages.
• Technical Documentation: TES technical documentation team has the ability to author documents, incorporate engineering changes into existing documents, create illustrations and produce animations.
• Contract and Direct Placement: Technical placement of engineers, designers, drafters, as well as additional technical professionals in various industries.