Innovation Mechanical Engineer II: Prototyping & Field Tech

Sherman Reilly Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sherman + Reilly, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking an Innovation Mechanical Engineer II for its innovation team. You will drive a full development cycle from concept through prototype, test, and handoff, working on next‑generation tools for the electric utility industry.

The role emphasizes independent ownership, hands‑on prototyping, collaboration with field personnel, and applying emerging technologies to real field problems, not incremental product updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant experience or demonstrated capability.
• Solid grounding in mechanical engineering fundamentals and 3D CAD; SolidWorks preferred.
• Hands-on with prototypes, test equipment, and field personnel.
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate on multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Define problems by engaging with field users and turning observations into hypotheses.
• Design and analyze multiple concepts, produce CAD models and drawings, and perform scaling analyses.
• Prototype and test with technicians and suppliers; validate assumptions with data.
• Document results, present recommendations, and hand off concepts to NPD or other teams.
• Work on technologies including hydraulics, electrification, sensors, robotics, and AI in engineering contexts.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

FEA

Prototyping

Field support

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA software

Job description

Sherman + Reilly, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking an Innovation Mechanical Engineer II for its innovation team. You will drive a full development cycle from concept through prototype, test, and handoff, working on next‑generation tools for the electric utility industry.

The role emphasizes independent ownership, hands‑on prototyping, collaboration with field personnel, and applying emerging technologies to real field problems, not incremental product updates.