Mechanical Engineer

Hands-on mechanical engineering with a custom automation focus. Leoforce is a growing manufacturer of automated equipment, designing, developing, and supporting custom machinery and automation systems from concept through final build. This onsite role in Manchester, VT is built for engineers who want to partner with electrical and controls teams while working closely with shop-floor builds, testing, and commissioning.

What you’ll work on

You’ll design and develop custom automated machinery and mechanical systems, creating the mechanical foundations for automation projects. From early concept work to prototype builds and validation, the work includes mechanical assemblies, tooling, and safety guarding, along with mechanical integration of pneumatics, actuators, sensors, motion systems, and mechanical drive components.

• Design custom automated machinery, mechanical systems, assemblies, components, tooling, and safety guarding
• Build detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks (or similar CAD)
• Develop mechanical solutions that incorporate pneumatics, actuators, sensors, motion systems, and mechanical drive components
• Collaborate with electrical and controls engineers to integrate mechanical and automation systems
• Run engineering calculations including stress, load, tolerance, and component sizing analysis
• Support prototype builds, machine assembly, testing, debugging, and system validation
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform root-cause analysis to improve reliability and performance
• Participate in machine startup and commissioning as required
• Coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and safety throughout the project lifecycle
• Support continuous improvement of existing equipment and machine designs

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline
• Approximately 2 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in machine design, industrial automation, custom equipment, or manufacturing
• Strong 3D CAD skills, preferably SolidWorks
• Experience designing mechanical assemblies and custom machine components
• Understanding of pneumatic systems, mechanical drive systems, actuators, sensors, and motion components
• Exposure to PLCs, controls logic, robotics, or automated equipment is highly desirable
• Ability to take a mechanical design from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, and implementation
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Comfort in a collaborative, hands-on engineering and manufacturing environment

Compensation and benefits

USD 100,000 - 140,000 per year. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and EAP benefits.