Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:

Cheshire, CT.

Salary: $80-100K per year. In‑office position. No sponsorship opportunities.

• Produce 2D and 3D drawings using Solid Works and AutoCAD for high‑pressure gas and liquid systems, including cylinders, compressors, valves, manifolds, and instrumentation.
• Prepare P&IDs, CAD models, detailed assemblies, parts lists, and drawings that satisfy project and code requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, test, and document integrated industrial automation and control systems from concept through commercialization.
• Translate customer requirements and functional needs into technical solutions through brainstorming and feasibility studies.
• Design prototypes, test stands, and/or pilot plants to support the Stage‑Gate process.
• Create Bills of Materials, assembly instructions, and technical manuals.
• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing during system integration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2‑5 years of mechanical design experience, or an equivalent combination of education, academic projects, and hands‑on experience.
• Experience creating CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and P&IDs.
• Hands‑on and theoretical expertise in high‑pressure gas and liquid systems.
• Proficiency with Solid Works and AutoCAD.

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with PDM systems.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Knowledge of mechanical codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.3, NFPA 55, NFPA 1, ANSI, API, ASTM G93, ASTM G94).
• Experience with robotics.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, ADA, and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave of up to 14 weeks.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and discounted college tuition for eligible dependents.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
• Pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Airgas is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. For accommodation requests, please contact us-ac
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