Mechanical Design Engineer

Electramet; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ElectraMet, headquartered in Lexington, KY, is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Design Engineer to design and improve wastewater treatment systems. You will create detailed 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks, support production, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and quality.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and 0–2 years of experience; familiarity with GD&T, and manufacturing processes is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience (internship or co-op acceptable).
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, plumbing, fabrication, assembly).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T basics.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in the water industry is a plus.
• Experience in process controls a plus.
• Experience in fluid dynamics a plus.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or shop environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using SolidWorks.
• Assist in the design of tooling, fixtures, and custom mechanical components for manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure designs meet manufacturability and performance requirements.
• Support prototype and production builds, testing, and validation activities.
• Revise and maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, and drawing revisions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance and reduce costs.
• Troubleshoot design-related issues on the shop floor and implement design improvements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Mechanical Design Engineer

The very technologies that are creating a more sustainable future for us — electric vehicles, semiconductors, and solar panels — are built on afoundation ofmetalsextractedfrom the earth at greatfinancialandenvironmental cost. AtElectraMet™, our mission is tobuild acircular economythat reduces our dependenceon extracting these metals from the ground. We do this by delivering a novel electrochemical technology that separates and recovers dissolved metals fromprocessandwastewater streams.

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who will support the design, development, and continuous improvement of our wastewater treatment systems and components. This entry-level role will focus on creating detailed 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks, supporting production, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and quality. This position will be located at our Headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky.

CoreResponsibilities:

• Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using SolidWorks

• Assistin the design of tooling, fixtures, and custom mechanical components formanufacturing processes

• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure designs meetmanufacturability and performance requirements

• Support prototypeand productionbuilds, testing, and validation activities

• Revise and maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, and drawing revisions

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance andreduce costs

• Troubleshoot design-related issues on the shop floor and implement designimprovements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringor related field

• 0–2 years of experience (internship or co-op acceptable)

• Proficiencywith SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software

• Understanding of manufacturing processes (machining,plumbing,fabrication, assembly)

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T basics

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Effective communication and teamwork skills

• Experience in the water industry is a plus

• Experience in process controls a plus

• Experience in fluid dynamics a plus

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or shop environmentis a plus

If interested, please send your resume to [e-mail]

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