Mechanical Engineer

AMETEK; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and support motor and motor-driven products.

You will lead projects both solo and with a team, turning concepts into workable designs, testing against requirements, and collaborating with manufacturing to move into production. Innovation is key as you manage multiple developments across global sites, address manufacturing issues, and drive cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or similar major, from an accredited college or university, and at least 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, including casting, molding, stamping, machining, hobbing, winding, and assembly
• Knowledge and proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD); SolidWorks preferred

Responsibilities

• Design motor and blower, pump, and gearmotor assemblies, ranging from customization of existing designs to clean-sheet development
• Perform engineering analysis, testing, & utilize technical judgement to ensure product integrity, manufacturability, and suitability for application
• Understand market or customer needs, and propose & develop solutions that are differentiated from existing options
• Understand manufacturing process to optimize design and to support production development & tool-up
• Drive and/or support multiple development efforts running in parallel, at different stages
• Understand cost drivers and ability to drive improvements and optimization
• Prepare product documentation, either individually or with others, to maintain configuration control, to support manufacturing, or to aid customer understanding
• Support manufacturing and customers across multiple, global sites
• Support and lead technical efforts around re-sourcing, qualification, and production shifts

Skills

CAD

Math skills

AI tools

Leadership

Presentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

2+ years related experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer will have broad responsibility for designing, developing, and supporting new motor and motor-driven products. You will be leading efforts individually and working with a team to develop concepts for new products, detail them into workable designs, test against requirements, and then work with manufacturing to get into production. Innovation will be critical and you'll get to drive multiple projects at once. In addition to new products, this role will also support existing products where needed around manufacturing issues, re-sourcing, and improvements.

What You Will Do

• Design motor and blower, pump, and gearmotor assemblies, ranging from customization of existing designs to clean-sheet development
• Perform engineering analysis, testing, & utilize technical judgement to ensure product integrity, manufacturability, and suitability for application
• Understand market or customer needs, and propose & develop solutions that are differentiated from existing options
• Understand manufacturing process to optimize design and to support production development & tool-up
• Drive and/or support multiple development efforts running in parallel, at different stages
• Understand cost drivers and ability to drive improvements and optimization
• Prepare product documentation, either individually or with others, to maintain configuration control, to support manufacturing, or to aid customer understanding
• Support manufacturing and customers across multiple, global sites
• Support and lead technical efforts around re-sourcing, qualification, and production shifts

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or similar major, from an accredited college or university, and at least 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, including but not limited to: casting, molding, stamping, machining, hobbing, winding, and assembly
• Basic understanding of design procedures, applications, selection of appropriate technologies, and confirmation that the project requirements and specifications are met in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Knowledge and proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD); SolidWorks preferred
• Strong drive to solve problems and sense of ownership to ensure project success
• Firm grasp of engineering concepts and excellent math skills, including an ability to apply advanced math principles and statistics to solve problems
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Ability to effectively present information to management, customers, and suppliers and to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, typically less than 25%
• Flexible work hours are sometimes necessary to support customers and suppliers in different time zones

Compensation

• Employee Type: Salaried
• Currency: USD
• Salary Minimum: 70,000
• Salary Maximum: 95,000
• Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].