Mechanical Design Engineer

Lighthouse Technology Services; Town of Hamburg (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill a Mechanical Design Engineer position in Hamburg, NY. This is a direct hire opportunity and will be onsite.

Design and detail ASME shell-and-tube heat exchangers and pressure vessels, review specs, prepare drawings and BOMs, perform ASME code calculations, and coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure fabrication-ready designs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing ASME pressure vessels or shell-and-tube heat exchangers.
• Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Working knowledge of ASME Section VIII, Division 1.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor).
• Experience performing ASME Code calculations either manually or via software.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail ASME shell-and-tube heat exchangers and pressure vessels per Section VIII standards.
• Review customer specifications, drawings, data sheets, and requirements to translate into manufacturable designs.
• Prepare general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, machining details, and bills of material.
• Perform and document pressure-vessel calculations using design software.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with manufacturing, welding, purchasing, quality, and project management teams.
• Support shop operations by answering questions and resolving fabrication concerns.
• Maintain drawings, BOMs, and engineering records in the ERP system.

Skills

ASME Code calculations

Fabrication knowledge

Quality coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Mechanical Design Engineer position! This is a Direct Hire opportunity and will be onsite in Hamburg, NY.

No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design and detail ASME shell-and-tube heat exchangers and pressure vessels in accordance with Section VIII standards
• Review customer specifications, drawings, data sheets, and technical requirements to translate into manufacturable designs
• Prepare general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, machining details, and comprehensive bills of material
• Perform and document pressure-vessel calculations using COMPRESS, PV Elite, or similar recognized design software
• Coordinate cross-functionally with manufacturing, machining, welding, purchasing, quality, and project management teams
• Support shop operations by answering technical questions, issuing drawing revisions, and resolving fabrication concerns
• Support NDE, hydrostatic testing, Authorized Inspector reviews, and customer hold points throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain drawings, revisions, BOMs, and engineering records within the company ERP system
• Identify and resolve design, material, fabrication, and scheduling risks before they impact production schedules
• Maintain ownership of projects from initial design through fabrication, inspection, testing, and final documentation

What You'll Need to Have:

• 3+ years of experience designing ASME pressure vessels or shell-and-tube heat exchangers
• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design, or related field
• Working knowledge of ASME Section VIII, Division 1 requirements and application
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar CAD software for mechanical design
• Experience performing ASME Code calculations manually or through recognized design software
• Strong understanding of welding, machining, forming, assembly, and fabrication processes
• Proven ability to prepare complete, accurate, and fabrication-ready drawings with detailed bills of material
• Excellent technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Pay Range: $75,000 - $100,000 Annual with Benefits: Health, 401K, PTO, and Holidays