Mechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership

Community Service Time

Environmental Stewardship

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates is seeking a newly graduated Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Hanover, NH. You will develop expertise in subsystems for plasma and waterjet cutting systems and contribute to sustaining engineering through design changes.

You will lead cost-reduction efforts, analyze drawings and test data, and collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure reliability and safety of industrial equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 0–5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and analysis.
• Experience using 3D CAD and engineering drawing tools to create parts and production-ready documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and assembly documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop subject-matter expertise in mechanical subsystems used within plasma and waterjet cutting systems and CNC equipment.
• Maintain and support released products by implementing design changes and sustaining engineering.
• Lead cost-reduction and product-improvement initiatives through design updates and testing.
• Plan and execute hands-on laboratory and prototype testing, troubleshoot issues, and document results.

Skills

3D CAD experience

Reading mechanical drawings

Root-cause analysis

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA tools

Job description

Mechanical EngineerHypertherm 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 systemsMaintain 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 processLead cost-reduction and product-improvement initiatives through design updates, engineering analysis, prototype development, verification and validation testing, and contributions to business casesAnalyze drawings, specifications, tolerance studies, test data, and technical documentation to confirm designs meet functional, performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory requirementsCreate and revise 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings, bills of material, and engineering change documentationCollaborate with procurement, manufacturing, quality, technicians, suppliers, and engineers across business teams to solve design and production challengesPlan and execute hands-on laboratory and prototype testing, troubleshoot mechanical issues, document results, and maintain project timelines through clear written and verbal communicationWho you are and the experience you bring:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with 0–5 years of mechanical design experienceFoundational knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, machine elements, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or structural analysis, with a strong desire to continue learningExperience using 3D CAD and engineering drawing tools to create parts, assemblies, and production-ready documentationAbility to read and interpret mechanical drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, specifications, bills of material, and assembly documentationMethodical design, testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis capabilities, including the ability to balance product performance, manufacturability, cost, reliability, and safetyAbility to apply statistical methods, FMEA, DfMA principles, structured problem-solving techniques, and tolerance analysisExcellent written and verbal communication skills for working effectively with procurement, manufacturing, quality, marketing, and engineering teamsSelf-motivated, eager to learn, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative teamProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointPreferred experience that differentiates you:Experience with highly technical industrial productsDesigning fabricated, machined, cast, molded, or sheet-metal components and assembliesHands-on prototype building, test-fixture development, mechanical testing, and design verification and validationWorking knowledge of tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, material selection, and DfMA principlesFamiliarity with finite element analysis, thermal analysis, computational fluid dynamics, or other engineering simulation toolsKnowledge of reliability practices, product safety requirements, and regulatory standards applicable to industrial equipmentProject management experience and/or certificationLocation: Hanover, NHTravel: 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 yearsProfit-SharingEmployee Stock OwnershipFive days/year Community Service TimeStrong commitment to Environmental StewardshipStable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophySponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.#LI-MJ1Hypertherm 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 encourage you to still apply. 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.CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account.$73,786.00-$122,974.00 AnnualThis 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.