Mechanical Design Engineer
Job in
Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06408, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
Airgas Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Cheshire, CT (ATS) - Management
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, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
Airgas is Hiring for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Cheshire, CT!
We are looking for you !
* $80-100K annual
* In-Office position
* This role does not offer sponsorship opportunities now or in the future. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
* Comprehensive Family Benefits:
Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
* Support for Parents:
We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
* Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
* Early Access:
Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
Recruiter:
Roseanne Khachikyan / Rosea /
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 as needed to facilitate Stage-Gate process.
* Create Bills of Materials (BOM), assembly instructions, and technical manuals.
* Provides technical assistance to manufacturing during system integration.
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Are you a MATCH?
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering.
* 2-5 years of mechanical design experience. Equivalent combination of education, academic projects, and hands on experience will be considered.
* Creating CAD models and manufacturing drawings and P&IDs
* Demonstrated hands-on and theoretical expertise in high pressure gas and liquid systems, liquid systems, comprising cylinders, compressors, valves, manifolds, instrumentation.
* Proficiency with Solid Works and AutoCAD
Preferred Qualifications:
* Masters 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, etc. Knowledge of ASTM G93 and ASTM G94
* Experience with robotics
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Benefits
We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that 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.
Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.
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