Mechanical Design Engineer

ElectraMet; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option grant

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off (15 days) and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

ElectraMet, headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to support design and development of wastewater treatment systems. You will create 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks and work with production to ensure manufacturability.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving on the shop floor, and continuous improvement to enhance performance and reduce costs. Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits and stock options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in product design and development in a manufacturing environment.
• 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 fluid dynamics a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify components for use in ElectraMet wastewater treatment systems
• 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

Skills

SolidWorks

3-5 years experience

Manufacturing experience

GD&T basics

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Water industry experience

Fluid dynamics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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 role will focus on product design, creating detailed 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks, supporting production, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability. This position will be located at our Headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky.

Core responsibilities

• Design and specify components for use in ElectraMet wastewater treatment systems
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in product design and development in a manufacturing environment
• 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 fluid dynamics a plus

Why join ElectraMet?

• Mission-driven work:Your decisions directly reduce environmental impact while supporting critical infrastructure growth
• Growth opportunity:Help build and scale a supply chain function as the company experiences significant growth
• Technical exposure:Work on cutting-edge electrochemical technology in the clean energy sector
• Ownership culture:Entrepreneurial environment where initiative is recognized and rewarded
• Stability:Well-funded company with proven technology and commercial traction

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience. As part of the package, you'll receive a stock option grant alongside comprehensive company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include 15 days of paid time off per year plus observed holidays, and a 401(k)-retirement plan.

About ElectraMet

ElectraMet develops electrochemical systems that help facilities recover valuable materials and keep them in productive use. Our work spans metals recovery, liquid reuse, and treatment configurations engineered around the stream and its required result.