Thinkpath Engineering Services

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.