Mechanical Design Engineer

Lincoln Electric; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Pleasant Valley Township, Iowa, seeks a Mechanical Designer to develop and document mechanical layouts for custom automation equipment and tooling. The role involves leading small projects, coordinating with fabrication and service teams, and ensuring designs meet customer and quote requirements.

Preferred candidates have 1–2 years in industrial design, a mechanical engineering degree, and proficiency with MS Office and project management tools.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant design experience in industrial automation or a related field.
• Preferred degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
• Proficient with MS Office; experience with project management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical layouts and details to production and fabrication teams.
• Act as Engineering Lead, Designer and Detailer for small-scale projects.
• Ensure conformance with quote and customer purchase orders.
• Collaborate across Estimating, Sales, Production and Service as needed.
• Interact with customers during development projects and provide technical support.

Skills

Industrial automation experience

Mechanical design experience

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Conceptual and detailed engineering of custom industrial automation equipment including robotic work cells, work piece tooling, and positioning equipment using 3-D CAD software (i.e., ProE / Creo and SolidWorks). Complete mechanical engineering items needed to design, build, ship and service products. A Mechanical Designer typically works on one (1) complex design at a time and has the capability to perform all mechanical engineering tasks on a project from beginning to completion.

Responsibilities

• Fast-paced work environment (typical project duration is 4-8 weeks);
• Mechanical aptitude for engineering custom / prototype mechanisms;
• Ability to complete basic engineering calculations (static, dynamic systems);
• Interaction and involvement with related personnel during fabrication and demonstration of equipment;
• Frequent interaction with customer during development projects;
• Provide mechanical layouts and details to production;
• Take initiative to meet challenging project timelines and budgets (hours and materials);
• Ability to act as Engineering Lead, Designer and Detailer for small-scale projects;
• Ensure that product, as designed, is in conformance with quote and customer purchase order;
• Provide technical assistance to Estimating, Sales, Production and Service, as required;
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively in team environment, which may involve Machine (builders), Project Management, Engineering Teams, Management and support functions; and
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience / Skills

• Preferred candidates will have one (1) to two (2) years of relevant design experience in industrial automation and/or a degree in mechanical engineering or similar field. Industry experience is preferred.
• Proven design experience with Industrial Automation is preferred; minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred.
• Computer proficiency including MS Office (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel) and project management software experience.