Entry-Level Mechanical Design Engineer - Test Chambers

Socket.dev; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join our Engineering team in Grand Rapids, MI. This entry-level role focuses on developing mechanical designs and production documentation for environmental test chambers, leveraging established standards and proven designs.

You will collaborate with Design Engineering and manufacturing operations to gain hands-on experience in chamber design, manufacturability, cost, quality, and serviceability while building the foundation for continued

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in mechanical design, drafting, or manufacturing.
• Experience with SolidWorks and/or PTC Creo in designing sheet-metal based models
• AutoCAD experience with layouts and fabrication drawings.
• Working knowledge of sheet metal, fabrication, weldments, tolerances, fastening, and assembly
• Able to read, interpret, and write technical instructions, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to solve problems, evaluate data, make controlled design corrections, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with chamber layouts, sheet-metal parts, weldments, and mounting details.
• Prepare drawings, BOMs, submittals, print packs, and design updates.
• Support mechanical interfaces with refrigeration, electrical, controls, utilities, and facilities.
• Review specifications, inputs, and calculations with guidance.
• Coordinate basic requirements with internal teams, customers, vendors, and project managers.
• Apply standard mechanical design practices to support manufacturable designs.
• Assist Manufacturing with documentation, build questions, and design updates.
• Prepare customer, vendor, shipping, installation, and facility-interface drawings.
• Participate in design reviews, corrective actions, standardization, and improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate records in engineering, PDM, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

AutoCAD

Sheet metal drafting

Technical reading

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Windchill

SAP

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join our Engineering team in Grand Rapids, MI. This entry-level role focuses on developing mechanical designs and production documentation for environmental test chambers, leveraging established standards and proven designs.

You will collaborate with Design Engineering and manufacturing operations to gain hands-on experience in chamber design, manufacturability, cost, quality, and serviceability while building the foundation for continued