Mechanical Design Engineer II

Weiss Technik North America, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Weiss Technik North America, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer II in Grand Rapids, MI. You will independently develop mechanical designs for environmental test chambers, converting requirements into layouts, BOMs, and production docs.

The role requires 3–10 years of design experience, proficiency in SolidWorks/ Creo/ AutoCAD, and collaboration across refrigeration, electrical, and controls teams. Travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–10 years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and/or PTC Creo for sheet-metal models.
• Proficient in AutoCAD with layouts and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with BOMs, print packs, and production documents.

Responsibilities

• Design chamber structures, layouts, sheet-metal parts, weldments, and mounting details.
• Create and release drawings, BOMs, submittals, and print packs.
• Coordinate designs with refrigeration, electrical, controls, and facility interfaces.
• Review specifications and calculations for accuracy and alignment.
• Support manufacturing with documentation and design changes.

Skills

3–10 years mechanical design

Strong communication

Prioritization & time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

AutoCAD

Windchill

SAP

Job description

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Mechanical Design Engineer II

Full Time Professional Grand Rapids, MI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1651

MECHANICAL ENGINEER II

Level 2 | Environmental Test Chamber Engineering

Reports To:Mechanical Engineering Team Leader

Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Direct Reports: None

Travel: Minimal / periodic, as business needs require

Position Summary

Mechanical Engineer II is an intermediate-level engineering role responsible for independently developing mechanical designs and production documentation for WNA’s environmental test chambers. The position converts customer, project, and cross-functional requirements into chamber layouts, fabrication and assembly drawings, bills of material, print packs, and approved design packages while applying practical knowledge of chamber construction, manufacturability, cost, quality, serviceability, installation, and subsystem integration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently design chamber structures, layouts, sheet-metal parts, weldments, and mounting details.
• Create and release drawings, BOMs, submittals, print packs, and design packages.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with refrigeration, electrical, controls, utilities, and facility interfaces.
• Review specifications, quotes, inputs, and calculations for accuracy and alignment.
• Coordinate requirements with internal teams, customers, vendors, and project managers.
• Support Manufacturing with documentation, build issues, discrepancies, and design changes.
• Prepare customer, vendor, shipping, installation, and facility-interface drawings.
• Support design reviews, corrective actions, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Review and approve assigned designs; maintain records in engineering, PDM, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• 3–10 years of experience in mechanical design, drafting, or manufacturing.
• Proficient in using SolidWorks and/or PTC Creo for designing sheet-metal based models
• Proficient in using AutoCAD with layouts and fabrication drawings.
• Proficient in preparing designs, drawings, BOMs, and production documents.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal, fabrication, weldments, tolerances, fastening, and assembly.
• Able to coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, refrigeration, controls, utilities, and equipment needs.
• Able to read, create, and explain technical drawings, specifications, calculations, and instructions.
• Able to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate revisions.
• Able to solve problems and make practical decisions with limited supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Qualifications

• PDM and ERP/MRP experience; Windchill and SAP a plus
• Environmental chamber and WNA cabinet design knowledge.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, thermodynamics, heat transfer, electrical systems, or equipment integration.
• Engineering changes, production support, corrective action, or standardization.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Mostly desk-based work with periodic movement through production, test, file, and office areas.
• Includes extended computer use, data entry, and review of detailed technical information.
• Requires occasional physical activity, including lifting up to 50 lb., climbing, bending, and squatting.
• Minimal periodic travel may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.

Job Description Acknowledgment

This job description summarizes the primary duties and qualifications for the position. It is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of every responsibility. Duties may be adjusted based on business needs, project assignments, and management direction.