Mechanical Engineer

Commissioning Partners; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Commissioning Partners is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team in Massachusetts. You will support manufacturing, equipment, and facility engineering activities, gaining hands-on experience with mechanical equipment, troubleshooting, installation, and project execution.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles, good communication, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience; recent grads welcome.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, and equipment specs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Willingness to learn in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing, equipment, and facility engineering activities.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Contribute to project execution and documentation.
• Learn hands-on with mechanical equipment and systems.

Skills

Drawings & P&IDs

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team and support manufacturing, equipment, and facility engineering activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience with mechanical equipment, engineering documentation, troubleshooting, installation, and project execution.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, good communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of basic mechanical engineering principles.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and engineering systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or project experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or industrial environments.
• Exposure to mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, vessels, tanks, valves, conveyors, HVAC, or utility systems.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other engineering software.
• Exposure to equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
• Basic knowledge of GMP/cGMP or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance and reliability concepts.
• Experience working with vendors or contractors through academic projects, internships, or previous roles