CAD Repair Engineer - Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

Yates-Industrie; Saint Clair Shores (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Industries, Inc. is seeking a Repair Engineer Designer in St. Clair Shores, MI. You will reverse engineer hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, develop accurate 2D/3D drawings with SolidWorks/AutoCAD, and ensure designs meet tolerances and customer specs.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, solid engineering judgment, and the ability to propose cost-effective repair solutions aligned with quality and profitability goals.

Qualifications

• Association or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design, or related field.
• 2–4 years of engineering design or repair experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks; familiarity with AutoCAD and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and related components.
• Create 2D and 3D CAD drawings in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Apply tolerances and vendor data for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Review documentation for specification compliance.
• Collaborate with repair technicians and operations to support production.

Skills

SolidWorks

Blueprint reading

Machining knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Excel

Material tolerances

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Design

2–4 years of related engineering design or repair experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Made2Manage (ERP)

Microsoft Outlook

MS Excel

Job description

Yates Industries, Inc. is seeking a Repair Engineer Designer in St. Clair Shores, MI. You will reverse engineer hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, develop accurate 2D/3D drawings with SolidWorks/AutoCAD, and ensure designs meet tolerances and customer specs.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, solid engineering judgment, and the ability to propose cost-effective repair solutions aligned with quality and profitability goals.