Mechanical Design Engineer: Converting Equipment & Projects

Socket.dev; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design converting equipment components and systems for manufacture, assembly, and commissioning. The role emphasizes project-based technology support, continuous improvement, and adherence to engineering standards.

You will interact with stakeholders, contribute to planning and budgeting, and provide hands-on problem-solving during commissioning at JOA and customer sites. Strong teamwork and communication are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent academic/practical experience.
• Strong analytic skills to troubleshoot equipment/processes and implement solutions.
• Ability to effectively utilize complex software for design, problem solving, and documentation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate among a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support of project-based technology assignments.
• Participate in value-based continuous improvement initiatives among key areas of converting machinery technology, designs, and processes.
• Accurately and consistently apply engineering and manufacturing standards.
• Professionally present JOA technology or project updates to key stakeholders.
• Actively participate in project planning and review meetings to define action plans, resource plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments and contingency plans.
• Provide hands‑on problem‑solving among commissioning at JOA and customer sites.
• Collaborate with others to proactively develop broad‑based personal knowledge, skills, and abilities towards key JOA competencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design converting equipment components and systems for manufacture, assembly, and commissioning. The role emphasizes project-based technology support, continuous improvement, and adherence to engineering standards.

You will interact with stakeholders, contribute to planning and budgeting, and provide hands-on problem-solving during commissioning at JOA and customer sites. Strong teamwork and communication are essential to succeed.