Mechanical Engineer; Electromechanical Services

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are seeking a hands‑on Mechanical Engineer for our Pasadena electromechanical service center.

This role is primarily based on‑site, splitting time between hands‑on mechanical work, shop inspections, precision measurements, engineering documentation, and occasional field service overhauls. You will serve as the technical point of contact for customers and work in close coordination with our repair shop, machine shop, and internal quotation teams to drive heavy rotating equipment repairs from teardown to assembly.

Location:

Pasadena, TX Service Center (with up to 40% field service assignments).

• Support day‑to‑day shop and field operations, including rotating equipment inspections, teardowns, repair evaluations, and hands‑on overhauls (with field service assignments up to 40% as required).
• Collaborate with the machine shop, quotation team, and internal stakeholders on mechanical findings to define accurate repair scopes.
• Perform or verify precision measurements using micrometers and calipers, document findings clearly, and complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Create and update CAD drawings (Solid Works or Autodesk) to document design or repair changes for customer review.
• Act as the primary mechanical point of contact for customers during on‑site inspections and repair evaluations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Rotating equipment repair or overhaul.
• Rotating equipment manufacturing.
• Rotating equipment package design and assembly.
• Field service for mechanical equipment.
• Vibration analysis or diagnostics.

• Proficient with CAD software (Solid Works or Autodesk).
• Working knowledge of:
  Rolling element bearings and sleeve/babbitt bearings.
• Mechanical seals and oil seals.
• Shaft alignment.
• Vibration spectrums and interpretation.
• Comfortable using precision measuring tools (micrometers and calipers).
• Familiarity with seal and bearing clearances to shafts is preferred (on-the-job training provided).

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Gym membership and wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Short‑and‑long‑term disability insurance.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world.

With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world‑class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team.

We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success.

We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.