Mechanical Engineer

PrideNow; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideNow in Tonawanda, NY seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design capital process equipment for pharmaceutical and biotech applications.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 5–10 years of experience, expertise in pressure vessel design (ASME VIII Div 1), FEA, and experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, heat transfer, refrigeration, and stainless steel fabrication; you will manage projects, support startup and validation, and uphold SHEQ standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or related engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with pressure vessel design and ASME Section VIII Division 1 standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply pressure vessel design knowledge to capital process equipment.
• Design machinery and systems with hydraulics, pneumatics, and aseptic processing.
• Perform stress analysis and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Work with stainless steel fabrication, piping, flows, heat transfer, instrumentation, controls, and refrigeration.
• Develop and support large-scale industrial equipment for pharmaceutical applications.
• Manage engineering projects, monitor cost variances, and collaborate with customers and internal teams.
• Support equipment start-up and validation activities.
• Promote and maintain SHEQ standards.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Overtime willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA tools

Job description

Our client, a pharmaceutical and biotechnology equipment manufacturing company, is looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer in Tonawanda, NY.

Pay Rate Range: $75,000 - $85,000 per year, depending on experience, plus bonus.

Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of pressure vessel design, including ASME Section VIII Division 1 standards, to the design of capital process equipment.

• Design machinery and systems involving hydraulics, pneumatics, and aseptic processing equipment.

• Perform stress analysis and finite element analysis (FEA).

• Work with stainless steel fabrication, piping, flow, heat transfer, instrumentation, controls, and refrigeration systems.

• Develop and support large-scale industrial equipment for pharmaceutical and related applications.

• Manage engineering projects, monitor cost variances, and collaborate with customers and internal teams.

• Support equipment start-up and validation activities.

• Promote and maintain SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience.

• Experience with pressure vessel design and ASME Section VIII Division 1 standards.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Proficiency with computer tools and engineering/drawing software.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with refrigeration systems, heat transfer, hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum systems, or stainless steel fabrication is highly preferred.

• Knowledge of electrical distribution, automation, and control systems is a plus.

• Experience performing advanced stress analysis and FEA is preferred.

• Willingness to work overtime when required.
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For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions : For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.