Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer Hypertherm Associates , the world leader in industrial cutting solutions and a global, 100% Associate-owned company, is seeking a newly graduated Mechanical Engineer to join our team!

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will:

Develop subject-matter expertise in mechanical subsystems used within plasma and waterjet cutting systems, CNC equipment, and torch height control systems

Maintain and support released products by implementing mechanical design changes through sustaining engineering projects. Evaluate alternate materials and components to address obsolescence, availability, cost, and manufacturability while partnering with suppliers and driving the change-management process

Lead cost-reduction and product-improvement initiatives through design updates, engineering analysis, prototype development, verification and validation testing, and contributions to business cases

Analyze drawings, specifications, tolerance studies, test data, and technical documentation to confirm designs meet functional, performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory requirements

Create and revise 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings, bills of material, and engineering change documentation

Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, quality, technicians, suppliers, and engineers across business teams to solve design and production challenges

Plan and execute hands-on laboratory and prototype testing, troubleshoot mechanical issues, document results, and maintain project timelines through clear written and verbal communication

Who you are and the experience you bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with 0–5 years of mechanical design experience

Foundational knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, machine elements, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or structural analysis, with a strong desire to continue learning

Experience using 3D CAD and engineering drawing tools to create parts, assemblies, and production-ready documentation

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, specifications, bills of material, and assembly documentation

Methodical design, testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis capabilities, including the ability to balance product performance, manufacturability, cost, reliability, and safety

Ability to apply statistical methods, FMEA, DfMA principles, structured problem-solving techniques, and tolerance analysis

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working effectively with procurement, manufacturing, quality, marketing, and engineering teams

Self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point Preferred  experience that differentiates you:

Experience with highly technical industrial products

Designing fabricated, machined, cast, molded, or sheet-metal components and assemblies

Hands-on prototype building, test-fixture development, mechanical testing, and design verification and validation

Working knowledge of tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, material selection, and DfMA principles

Familiarity with finite element analysis, thermal analysis, computational fluid dynamics, or other engineering simulation tools

Knowledge of reliability practices, product safety requirements, and regulatory standards applicable to industrial equipment

Project management experience and/or certification

Location:

Hanover, NHTravel:
Up to 10%
Besides our incredible culture, some of the benefits you can expect with a career at Hypertherm :

Global , 100% employee-owned company for over 50 years

Profit-Sharing Employee Stock Ownership Five days/year Community…