Mechanical Design Engineer I — Environmental Test Chambers

ADP, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer I in Grand Rapids, MI to develop mechanical designs and production documentation for environmental test chambers.

You will create layouts, BOMs, print packs, and documentation while collaborating with design engineering and manufacturing to understand chamber design, manufacturability, cost, quality, and serviceability. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or related) and 1–3 years of experience with SolidWorks or Creo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in mechanical design, drafting, or manufacturing.
• Experience with SolidWorks and/or PTC Creo in designing sheet-metal based models.
• AutoCAD experience with layouts and fabrication drawings.
• Working knowledge of sheet metal, fabrication, weldments, tolerances, fastening, and assembly.
• Able to read, interpret, and write technical instructions, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to solve problems, evaluate data, make controlled design corrections, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with chamber layouts, sheet-metal parts, weldments, and mounting details.
• Prepare drawings, BOMs, submittals, print packs, and design updates.
• Support mechanical interfaces with refrigeration, electrical, controls, utilities, and facilities.
• Review specifications, inputs, and calculations with guidance.
• Coordinate basic requirements with internal teams, customers, vendors, and project managers.
• Apply standard mechanical design practices to support manufacturable designs.
• Assist Manufacturing with documentation, build questions, and design updates.
• Prepare customer, vendor, shipping, installation, and facility-interface drawings.
• Participate in design reviews, corrective actions, standardization, and improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate records in engineering, PDM, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

AutoCAD

Sheet metal knowledge

Reading technical docs

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Windchill

SAP

Job description

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer I in Grand Rapids, MI to develop mechanical designs and production documentation for environmental test chambers.

You will create layouts, BOMs, print packs, and documentation while collaborating with design engineering and manufacturing to understand chamber design, manufacturability, cost, quality, and serviceability. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or related) and 1–3 years of experience with SolidWorks or Creo.