Mechanical Engineer

Primetals Technologies, Ltd.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Primetals Technologies USA, LLC in Decatur, AL is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support design, testing and optimization of bearing solutions for metal industry projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 2–5 years of related experience, with proficiency in Solid Edge and AutoCAD. Duties include creating 3D models, drawings and BOMs, plus field support at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field.
• 2–5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Supports standard design, development, testing and modifications of solutions.
• Conducts testing of new designs.
• Build prototype bearings for testing, including installation and data acquisition.
• May support recommending standard new designs, new processes, or design changes to meet requirements.
• Prepare detail 3D engineering models and 2D CAD drawings; creates bills of materials.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD (Solid Edge)

Data acquisition

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

AutoCAD

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Primetals Technologies USA, LLC is a leading partner for engineering, plant construction and lifecycle services in the metal industry. We provide innovative and practical solutions to support our customers with long-term sustainability goals and their increased competitiveness. We believe the technical and economic know-how and of our employees is the key success factor of our company.

Our engineers apply their expertise and use our technologies to create, design and install complex technological products and plant solutions for the metals industry. Our manufacturing teams build products our customers depend on for producing steel plants, and our service teams are ensuring that our customers are operating at the highest level.

Come join the 7,000 employees worldwide working at Primetals Technologies, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

We are looking to hire an experienced Mechanical Engineer at our Decatur, AL location.

Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug screen and have a valid driver’s license.

Classification and base pay rate will be dependent upon skillset and prior experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports standard design, development, testing and modifications of solutions.
• Conducts testing of new designs.
• Build prototype bearings for testing. Includes installation and use of multiple sensors and associated data acquisition equipment.
• May support recommending standard new designs, new processes, or design changes to meet requirements.
• Prepare detail 3D engineering models and 2D CAD drawings. Creates bills of materials.

Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related degree
• 2 to 5 years of related experience

• Detailed knowledge of engineering principles, calculation methods, metals related equipment design, equipment selection and function.
• Knowledge of computer systems associated with discipline including 3D Solid Edge and 2DAutoCad. Experience with data acquisition systems a plus.
• Knowledge of Metals related equipment, design and equipment selection and function.
• Ability to lead others and work with all groups within and outside the organization.

Duties are performed both in‑house and on location at customer sites.

Physical Requirements

• Work performed at ground level and at heights.

• Frequent: walking, standing, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional: climbing, kneeling, crouching, lifting and carrying up to 30–50 lbs.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools
• Indicators, gauges, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments

Primetals Technologies offers a full range of benefits starting with first day of employment.

Primetals Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.