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Junior Mechanical Equipment Design Engineer
Chesterfield, VA · Junior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
AWSCustomer SupportSolidWorksFEAMechanical DesignCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsOSHA
About the role
- This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, working with cross-functional teams, and contributing to projects that require practical, real-world engineering solutions.
- Evaluate opportunities to improve product reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, safety, and overall cost efficiency.
- Participate in equipment inspections, rebuilds, repair planning, upgrades, testing, and commissioning activities.
Responsibilities
- Junior Mechanical Equipment Design Engineer
- Design new mechanical equipment and update existing systems to improve functionality and performance.
- Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, bills of materials, calculations, and technical documentation.
- Assist with engineering projects from concept through production, testing, implementation, and ongoing product support.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and project teams to support production schedules and successful project completion.
- Provide technical assistance during troubleshooting, field inspections, customer support visits, and equipment evaluations.
- Support quality improvement, product standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage multiple assignments while adapting to changing project priorities.
- Create engineering solutions using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
- Perform engineering calculations, reverse engineering, CAD modeling, prototyping, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate designs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience using SolidWorks or similar parametric CAD software.
- Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and the ability to verify results using engineering calculations.
Nice to have
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
- CSWA or CSWP SolidWorks certification.
- Experience with heavy equipment, cranes, industrial machinery, or mobile equipment.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Experience supporting products through manufacturing, testing, and field implementation.
- Familiarity with OSHA, ASME, AWS, AAR, or comparable engineering and safety standards.
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and communicate throughout the workday.
Compensation
- Starting Salary: From $80,000 per year (higher compensation available based on experience)
Benefits
- This role offers the opportunity to work on equipment from the initial concept stage through manufacturing, testing, field support, and continuous product improvements.
Company info
- Communicate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
- We are looking for a Junior Mechanical Equipment Design Engineer to support the design, development, and improvement of heavy mechanical equipment used for lifting, maintenance, and emergency response operations.
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