Junior Mechanical Engineer

MRC Recruiting; Duncan (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

MRC Recruiting's client is building next-generation recycling tech and seeks a Junior Mechanical Engineer in Duncan, OK. You'll help scale a proprietary drive-disassembly system from prototype to production, working hands-on with machinery and collaborating with engineers and operators.

You’ll gain experience on hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical assemblies, and PLC-based control systems while contributing to system integration, troubleshooting, and field deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Manufacturing disciplines).
• 0-2 years of engineering, product development, or manufacturing experience.
• Comfortable working directly on the shop floor, assisting with machinery build-out, testing, and commissioning with technicians and operators.
• Experience in CAD platforms, specifically SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project execution from prototype build to early commercial deployment.
• Develop hands-on knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical assemblies, and PLC-based control systems.
• Support system troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering and operations teams.
• Travel to and support field deployments, capturing real-world feedback for design improvements.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechatronics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Our client is building next-generation recycling technology that turns end-of-life magnets into a domestic source of critical materials, cutting the country's reliance on overseas supply. It's early-stage, well-funded work with real strategic weight behind it.

They're looking for a Junior Mechanical Engineer to help build out and test their proprietary drive-disassembly system as they move from prototype to full commercial deployment. If you like getting hands-on with real machinery, solving problems nobody's solved before, and growing fast inside a small, focused team, this is a rare shot at ground-floor impact.

What You'll Do

Support the Scaling of a Mechatronic System

• Assist with project execution across all phases, from prototype build to early commercial deployment.
• Develop hands-on working knowledge of the company's proprietary machinery, including hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical assemblies, and PLC-based control systems.
• Contribute as a technical team member and problem-solver, supporting system troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering and operations teams.

System Integration and Troubleshooting

• Learn and support system integration, building an understanding of how mechanical and electrical subsystems interact, including solenoid valves, pneumatic actuators, linear guides, hydraulic pumps and cylinders, sensors, and control logic.
• Assist in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of machine issues, participating in hands-on diagnostics, reviewing system data and logs, and coordinating with senior engineers, technicians, or vendors as needed.

Commercialization and Production Readiness

• Support the transition of prototype systems to commercial-scale deployment, with hands-on involvement in equipment assembly, testing, and system build-out, while assisting with design refinement and validation activities.

Deployment and Field Learning

• Travel to and support field deployments, making sure performance aligns with expectations.
• Capture real-world feedback to inform design improvements.

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Manufacturing disciplines).

Experience

• 0 to 2 years of experience in engineering, product development, or manufacturing environments.
• Comfortable working directly on the shop floor, assisting with machinery build-out, testing, and commissioning alongside technicians and operators.

Key Skills

• Experience in CAD platforms, specifically SolidWorks.

Why Join

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• A ground-floor seat at a fast-growing, well-funded company solving a real supply-chain problem.
• Room to grow as the team and the technology scale.

Additional Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

A Note on Fit

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!