Mechanical Design Engineer

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, customers, patients, and community stakeholders.

We are looking for you!

• $80-100K annual
• In-Office position
• No sponsorship opportunities. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Comprehensive Family Benefits:
  Airgas offers a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: up to 14 weeks paid child birth benefits.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: benefits start after 30 days of employment.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for 2D and 3D drafting, updating existing prototypes, designing new prototypes, and creating Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). The work focuses on automated high-pressure gas and liquid systems.

• Utilize Solidworks and AutoCAD to create 2D and 3D drawings for automated, high-pressure gas and liquid systems, comprising cylinders, compressors, valves, manifolds, instrumentation, etc.
• Prepare P&IDs, CAD models, detailed assemblies, parts, and drawings that meet project and code requirements.
• Work as part of multi-disciplinary teams to design, test, and document integrated industrial automation and control systems from conceptualization 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 facilitate Stage‑Gate process.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOM), assembly instructions, and technical manuals.
• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing during system integration.

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of mechanical design experience (or 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, including cylinders, compressors, valves, manifolds, instrumentation.
• 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 such as ASME B31.3, NFPA 55, NFPA 1, ANSI, API, ASTM G93, and ASTM G94.
• Experience with robotics.

We care about and support our Airgas families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; short‑term and long‑term disability; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP); pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit; parental leave; vacation; sick time; floating holidays; jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave; and paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees.

We also offer a 401(k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

For Associates who are members of collective bargaining units, please review your bargaining agreement for eligibility and special terms.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.