Lead Mechanical Engineer — Cement Pyro Equipment (Aftermarket & Retrofits)

Fuller Technologies - USA; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuller Technologies in Allentown, PA seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer for Cement Pyro Equipment (Aftermarket & Retrofits) to lead mechanical design and field support across rotary kilns and pyro machinery. You will develop retrofit solutions, validate designs, and collaborate with Sales, Service, Procurement, and customers.

Ideal candidates bring a BS in mechanical engineering, strong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and a proven track record in heavy industrial design and aftermarket

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related) required.
• Experience with heavy industrial mechanical design and aftermarket projects.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD; creating drawings and calculations.
• Field experience: troubleshooting, inspections, installation, or commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level engineering support for rotary kilns and Pyro/process machinery.
• Develop engineered solutions for aftermarket upgrades, retrofits, rebuilds, and equipment modifications.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and recommend fixes.
• Author, review, and approve CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Execute and validate mechanical analyses and design documentation.
• Support installation, commissioning, inspections, and onsite troubleshooting.
• Travel for customer support: about 30 days/year.

Skills

Heavy industrial mechanical design

Strong problem-solving skills

Clear communicator

Ability to work independently

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer — Cement Pyro Equipment (Aftermarket & Retrofits)Where you’ll workAllentown, PA | Fuller Technologies | Global Service EngineeringWhy this role mattersOur customers rely on rotary kilns and Pyro systems to power the cement and heavy industrial supply chain. These assets must run safely, efficiently, and for decades. You’ll be the technical lead who modernizes legacy equipment, engineers retrofit solutions, and ensures reliable operation in the field.Your impact (bullet-first)Provide senior-level engineering support for rotary kilns and associated heavy Pyro/process machinery.Develop engineered solutions for aftermarket upgrades, retrofits, rebuilds, and equipment modifications.Diagnose mechanical problems and recommend concise, actionable fixes.Author, review, and approve SolidWorks/AutoCAD 3D models and 2D drawings.Execute and validate mechanical analyses and complete design documentation.Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Manufacturing, and customers on technical proposals.Interpret specs and evaluate installed equipment to select the right technical path.Support installation, commissioning, inspections, and onsite troubleshooting.Advance product improvements, standardization, value engineering, and continuous improvement.Coach teammates and provide cross-functional technical guidance.Travel for customer support: about 30 days/year.Must-havesBS in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related).Demonstrated experience with heavy industrial mechanical design.Proficiency in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.Experience creating/reviewing engineering drawings, designs, and calculations.Proven track record with aftermarket projects: rebuilds, retrofits, upgrades, modernization.Field experience: troubleshooting, inspections, installation, or commissioning.Clear communicator with strong problem-solving skills; able to operate independently.Nice-to-havesBackground in the cement industry.Experience with rotary kilns, furnaces, rotary dryers, coolers, preheaters, combustion systems, or comparable rotating/process equipment.Exposure to mining, minerals processing, or bulk material handling.OEM or engineered-to-order experience.ToolsCAD Software: AutoCAD, SolidWorksRole snapshotTitle: Lead Mechanical Engineer — Cement Pyro Equipment (Aftermarket & Retrofits)Team: Global Service EngineeringCompany: Fuller TechnologiesLocation: Allentown, PATravel: ~30 days per yearCore competenciesMechanical Design & Engineering, CAD Software, 3D Modeling, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Product Engineering, Rotary Kiln, Cement, Heavy Industrial Equipment, Bulk Material Handling.