Innovation Mechanical Engineer I: Field-Prototyping & Impact

Sherman and Reilly Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package: medical/dental/vison

401(k) with matching

Paid time off and holidays

Chattanooga living

Job summary

Sherman + Reilly, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN seeks an Innovation Mechanical Engineer I to tackle early-stage engineering challenges. You will engage with field users, define problems, prototype and test new concepts, and help hand validated ideas to product development teams across Quanta Services.

This role blends shop work with field observations and rapid learning. You will work on technologies such as hydraulics, electrification, sensors, robotics, AI applications, and additive manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Entry level through roughly two years of relevant experience.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and CAD proficiency; SolidWorks preferred.
• Willingness to work hands-on with prototypes, test equipment, technicians, and field personnel.
• Clear communication and ability to manage several assignments.

Responsibilities

• Define problems from field users into testable hypotheses.
• Design and analyze concepts with CAD, including FEA where needed.
• Prototype, test with technicians, collect data to validate assumptions.
• Document results and hand off concepts to NPD or other teams.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

CAD proficiency

Prototype testing

Cross-functional comms

SolidWorks

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Sherman + Reilly, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN seeks an Innovation Mechanical Engineer I to tackle early-stage engineering challenges. You will engage with field users, define problems, prototype and test new concepts, and help hand validated ideas to product development teams across Quanta Services.

This role blends shop work with field observations and rapid learning. You will work on technologies such as hydraulics, electrification, sensors, robotics, AI applications, and additive manufacturing,