Mechanical Design Engineer

Lincoln Electric; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric Automation in Chattanooga is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design automated tooling, fixtures, and welding systems from concept through installation.

You will develop 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and participate in reviews to ensure designs meet customer specs, budgets, and schedules; familiarity with SolidWorks/ Creo and GD&T is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and 2D detailing; SolidWorks preferred, Creo used.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and GD&T.
• Knowledge of limits and fits, machine design, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with automated equipment, tooling, or industrial machinery.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with automated manufacturing, robotics, or welding automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design automated tooling, fixtures, and welding systems.
• Lead mechanical design efforts for standard automation cells and tooling projects.
• Develop and maintain 3D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs.
• Ensure designs meet customer specs, internal standards, budgets, and schedules.
• Conduct concept, internal, and customer design reviews.
• Verify designs for functionality, ergonomics, maintainability, weld access, poka-yoke, and serviceability.
• Review and release drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Support equipment build, integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Coordinate component procurement and project execution through completion.
• Drive continuous improvement and support RISe strategy.

Skills

3+ years mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

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Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .

Location: Chattanooga
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Pay Range: ($77,065.30 - $110,100.00)
Target Bonus: 10.0%
Req ID:30246

Summary

Lincoln Electric Automation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design custom automation equipment, tooling, and robotic welding systems. This role supports projects from concept through installation, ensuring solutions meet customer requirements, project schedules, quality standards, and budget objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design automated tooling, fixtures, and welding systems.
• Lead mechanical design efforts for standard automation cells and tooling projects.
• Develop and maintain 3D models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, internal standards, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Conduct concept, internal, and customer design reviews.
• Verify designs for functionality, ergonomics, maintainability, weld access, error-proofing (poka-yoke), and serviceability.
• Review and release drawings, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support equipment build, integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate component procurement and support project execution through completion.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the Company's RISE Strategy.

Required Skills and Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and 2D detailing. SolidWorks is highly desired. We do some work in Creo.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Knowledge of limits and fits, machine design principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with automated equipment, tooling, or industrial machinery.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Automated manufacturing, robotics, or welding automation systems experinece preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required frequently to work from ladders and scaffolds. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high voltages. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ISO-14001: Complies with ISO 14001, and other relevant standards. Support, implement and understand the intent of the EMS policy. Participates with ISO-14001 as required.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga
Job Segment: Machinist, Welding, Manufacturing