Junior Mechanical Engineer: Hands-On Problem Solver

Fortive; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant in Plainville, CT, is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer. This early‑career role supports experienced engineers, learning problem solving, and contributing to design and testing across the product lifecycle.

You will build CAD models, drawings, and BOMs, document testing, and help implement approved changes. A hands‑on mindset, curiosity, and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on exposure to manufacturing, testing, product design, troubleshooting, fabrication, repair, or other technical work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate manufacturing, quality, supplier, product-performance, and customer-related challenges through hands-on observation and testing.
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, bills of material, routings, configurations, and engineering records across the product lifecycle.
• Evaluate impacts and implement approved product changes; maintain technical information; release across systems.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

PDM/ERP

Job description

Ralliant in Plainville, CT, is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer. This early‑career role supports experienced engineers, learning problem solving, and contributing to design and testing across the product lifecycle.

You will build CAD models, drawings, and BOMs, document testing, and help implement approved changes. A hands‑on mindset, curiosity, and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams are essential.