Hands-On Mechanical Engineer - PLC & Equipment Design

Belt Power LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Belt Power LLC is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI to design, implement, and support production equipment and processes. You will lead design projects, create 3D models and docs, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineering, production, and vendors.

You will work on PLC‑controlled machinery, safety practices, and continuous improvements, while training operators and documenting procedures for manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with 3D modeling and drawing-generation software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and verify precise measurements.
• Strong organization and project coordination skills.
• Hands-on approach turning design concepts into working solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design production equipment, processes, tooling, and fixtures.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through installation and implementation.
• Create 3D models, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and identify root causes.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate equipment and support system integration.
• Participate in hands-on building and modification of equipment and fixtures.
• Support machining, wiring, welding, and controls programming activities.
• Train operators and prepare clear instructions and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate across engineering, production, sales and vendor teams.
• Follow established safety requirements and use PPE.

Skills

3D modeling

Interpret drawings

Project coordination

Hands-on problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Inventor

Solid Edge

Job description

Belt Power LLC is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI to design, implement, and support production equipment and processes. You will lead design projects, create 3D models and docs, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineering, production, and vendors.

You will work on PLC‑controlled machinery, safety practices, and continuous improvements, while training operators and documenting procedures for manufacturing excellence.