Mechanical Engineer

Hypertherm Associates; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 74,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates is seeking a newly graduated Mechanical Engineer to join our Hanover, NH team. You will develop expertise in subsystems for plasma and waterjet systems, and support released products through sustaining engineering and supplier collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with up to 5 years of design experience and strong skills in 3D CAD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 0–5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, machine elements, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or structural analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and assembly documentation.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and producing production-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop subject-matter expertise in mechanical subsystems used within plasma and waterjet cutting systems, CNC equipment, and torch height control systems.
• Maintain and support released products by sustaining engineering changes and addressing obsolescence while collaborating with suppliers.
• Lead cost-reduction and product-improvement initiatives through design updates and testing.
• Analyze drawings, specs, tolerances, test data for performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Create and revise 3D models, assemblies, drawings, bills of materials, and change documentation.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and engineers to solve design challenges.
• Plan and execute hands-on laboratory testing, troubleshoot issues, and maintain project timelines.

Skills

3D CAD software

GD&T

FMEA

Root-cause analysis

Statistical methods

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated learning

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

3D CAD software

Job description

Hypertherm Associates, the world leader in industrial cutting solutions and a global, 100% Associate-owned company, is seeking a newly graduated Mechanical Engineer to join our team!

As a Mechanical Engineer, You Will

• Develop subject-matter expertise in mechanical subsystems used within plasma and waterjet cutting systems, CNC equipment, and torch height control systems
• Maintain and support released products by implementing mechanical design changes through sustaining engineering projects. Evaluate alternate materials and components to address obsolescence, availability, cost, and manufacturability while partnering with suppliers and driving the change-management process
• Lead cost-reduction and product-improvement initiatives through design updates, engineering analysis, prototype development, verification and validation testing, and contributions to business cases
• Analyze drawings, specifications, tolerance studies, test data, and technical documentation to confirm designs meet functional, performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Create and revise 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings, bills of material, and engineering change documentation
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, quality, technicians, suppliers, and engineers across business teams to solve design and production challenges
• Plan and execute hands-on laboratory and prototype testing, troubleshoot mechanical issues, document results, and maintain project timelines through clear written and verbal communication

Who You Are And The Experience You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with 0–5 years of mechanical design experience
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, machine elements, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or structural analysis, with a strong desire to continue learning
• Experience using 3D CAD and engineering drawing tools to create parts, assemblies, and production-ready documentation
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, specifications, bills of material, and assembly documentation
• Methodical design, testing, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis capabilities, including the ability to balance product performance, manufacturability, cost, reliability, and safety
• Ability to apply statistical methods, FMEA, DfMA principles, structured problem-solving techniques, and tolerance analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working effectively with procurement, manufacturing, quality, marketing, and engineering teams
• Self‑motivated, eager to learn, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Preferred Experience That Differentiates You

• Experience with highly technical industrial products
• Designing fabricated, machined, cast, molded, or sheet‑metal components and assemblies
• Hands‑on prototype building, test‑fixture development, mechanical testing, and design verification and validation
• Working knowledge of tolerance stack‑ups, GD&T, material selection, and DfMA principles
• Familiarity with finite element analysis, thermal analysis, computational fluid dynamics, or other engineering simulation tools
• Knowledge of reliability practices, product safety requirements, and regulatory standards applicable to industrial equipment
• Project management experience and/or certification

Location

Hanover, NH

Travel

Up to 10%

Besides our incredible culture, some of the benefits you can expect with a career at Hypertherm

• Global, 100% employee-owned company for over 50 years
• Profit-Sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership
• Five days/year Community Service Time
• Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
• Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy

Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.

$73,786.00-$122,974.00 Annual

This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.

Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.