Nirbhav Automation

Nirbhav Automation is a deep-tech industrial automation company founded in 2024, based in Chennai, India. They specialize in transforming industries through smart, efficient, and sustainable…

AIDeep-TechHazardous Material HandlingIndustrial AutomationIoTPackaging InnovationsQuality ControlRoboticsnirbhavautomation.com

Nirbhav Automation

Nirbhav Automation is a deep-tech industrial automation company founded in 2024, based in Chennai, India. They specialize in transforming industries through smart, efficient, and sustainable…

AIDeep-TechHazardous Material HandlingIndustrial AutomationIoTPackaging InnovationsQuality ControlRoboticsnirbhavautomation.com

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Mechanical Design Engineer

On-SiteChennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

On-Site • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Chennai, India

Department: Product Design & Development

Company: Nirbhav Automation

About Nirbhav Automation

Nirbhav Automation , incubated at IIT Madras , specializes in deep-tech industrial automation . The company delivers advanced packaging and coating automation systems for manufacturing plants and is steadily progressing toward becoming a global automation solutions provider .

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to lead end-to-end design and development of mechanical systems and automation machines. The candidate should be proficient in SolidWorks and possess strong fundamentals in mechanical design, calculations, component selection, and product optimization—from concept to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Attributes

Experience in automation or packaging machinery design.
Knowledge of sustainability or lightweight material applications.
Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and vendor management.
Innovative mindset with attention to detail and speed of execution.

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Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and complete machines using SolidWorks .

Perform FEA and structural simulations to validate designs under real-life conditions.

Execute mechanical design calculations (stress, torque, load, fatigue, motion, etc.).

Select appropriate mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components for performance and cost optimization.

Create manufacturing-ready drawings , BOMs, and GD&T documentation.

Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.

Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for parts procurement, fabrication, and cost negotiation.

Lead design iterations based on testing, validation, and feedback to improve performance and reliability.

Take ownership of design timelines, quality, and deliverables.

Manage junior engineers or interns and foster a fast-paced innovation culture.

B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Design Engineering .

2–5 years of experience in mechanical product or automation equipment design.

Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling, assemblies, and drafting).

Experience in FEA , motion simulation, and mechanical system analysis.

In-depth understanding of mechanical design principles , material selection, and tolerance analysis.

Hands-on experience in component selection (motors, bearings, fasteners, pneumatics, etc.).

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Strong ownership, time management, and ability to handle design-to-deployment independently.