Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This Mechanical Engineer role focuses on designing, developing, and testing mechanical components, equipment, and machinery systems, with a particular emphasis on complex, multi-axis laser cutting, drilling, and welding systems. You apply a strong foundation in engineering concepts, practices, and procedures while using creativity and technical judgment to plan and accomplish project goals. You work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver custom capital equipment solutions that improve productivity, enhance process reliability, and ensure ease of use.

Responsibilities

+ Design, develop, and test mechanical components, equipment, and machinery systems using sound engineering principles and industry best practices.

+ Design, integrate, document, and troubleshoot industrial mechanical components that improve end-user productivity, process reliability, and ease of use for multi-axis laser cutting, drilling, and welding systems.

+ Manage engineering projects under the direction of Project Managers and the Engineering Manager for customer-driven machine customizations, including custom shuttle tables, machine enclosures, and multi-axis rotary tilt tables.

+ Work with internal and external customers to define the engineering and manufacturing scope of work, ensuring requirements are clearly understood and documented.

+ Collaborate with suppliers and fabricators to source high-quality mechanical components and assemblies, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

+ Create detailed mechanical designs in Solid Works, particularly for large capital equipment and complex machinery.

+ Design, test, and document mechanical solutions for existing equipment and product lines, including modifications and enhancements to improve performance and reliability.

+ Research, evaluate, and select appropriate mechanical and electromechanical components for machinery and equipment, balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability.

+ Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and ensure proper documentation for all designs and engineering changes.

+ Develop and execute qualification protocols to validate and verify mechanical designs, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements.

+ Support new product development efforts, including automation, robotics, and controls-related mechanical systems.

+ Collaborate with other engineering groups, production, and supply chain teams, providing support and taking direction as needed to meet project and production goals.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent engineering degree.

+ Approximately 3-7 years of mechanical engineering experience, with a focus on equipment or machinery design.

+ At least 3 years of Solid Works design experience, specifically with large capital equipment and complex mechanical assemblies.

+ Demonstrated experience designing, testing, and documenting mechanical solutions for existing equipment or product lines.

+ Proven ability to research, evaluate, and select components for machinery or equipment based on performance, cost, and manufacturability.

+ Experience creating bills of materials (BOMs) and using proper engineering documentation practices.

+ At least 1 year of experience creating and testing qualification protocols to validate and verify mechanical designs.

+ Hands-on experience with capital equipment or machine design, including custom or one-off systems.

+ Understanding of automation, robotics, and controls as they relate to mechanical system design.

+ Ability to manage multiple engineering tasks and projects with guidance from project and engineering leadership.

+ Strong communication skills to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams.

+ Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and resolve design and integration issues in a structured and timely manner.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience working on multi-axis laser processing systems, including laser cutting, drilling, or welding equipment.

+ Familiarity with new product development processes in an engineering or capital equipment environment.

+ Exposure to integrating different laser sources such as fiber, CO2, or Nd:

YAG into mechanical systems.

+ Experience collaborating with fabricators and machine shops to translate designs into manufacturable parts and assemblies.

+ Ability to contribute creative ideas and innovative mechanical solutions to improve system performance and ease of use.

+ Comfort working in a custom equipment environment where each system is tailored to specific customer applications.

Work Environment

You work in a small to midsize company of approximately 50 employees where every product is custom-built for a wide range of industries. The environment is highly collaborative and project-driven, with direct interaction with customers from concept through delivery. You engage with customers to understand their…