Mechanical Design Engineer

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Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at  .

Location:

Chattanooga
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Pay Range: ($77,065.30 - $)
Target Bonus: 10.0%
Req :30246

Lincoln Electric Automation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design custom automation equipment, tooling, and robotic welding systems. This role supports projects from concept through installation, ensuring solutions meet customer requirements, project schedules, quality standards, and budget objectives.

• Design automated tooling, fixtures, and welding systems.
• Lead mechanical design efforts for standard automation cells and tooling projects.
• Develop and maintain 3D models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, internal standards, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Conduct concept, internal, and customer design reviews.
• Verify designs for functionality, ergonomics, maintainability, weld access, error-proofing (poka-yoke), and serviceability.
• Review and release drawings, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support equipment build, integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate component procurement and support project execution through completion.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the Company's RISE Strategy.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and 2D detailing. Solid Works is highly desired. We do some work in Creo.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Knowledge of limits and fits, machine design principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with automated equipment, tooling, or industrial machinery.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Automated manufacturing, robotics, or welding automation systems experinece preferred.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands:
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required frequently to work from ladders and scaffolds. The employee must…