Mechanical Engineer

Timken; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Timken Power Systems, Philadelphia Gear brand, has a current opening for a Mechanical Engineer at the New Castle, DE regional service center responsible for all technical aspects that support the operations of the regional service center and acts as a technical liaison to the PG corporate engineering department.

You will evaluate customer specifications for repairs and upgrades, determine material reuse, develop rework and test procedures, and lead technical repair or new build projects to meet

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of rotating equipment engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or design from an accredited college/university.
• US citizenship or legal work authorization in ITAR-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer specifications for repair and upgrade of equipment.
• Evaluate equipment for repair; develop rework, quality, and test procedures.
• Reverse engineer non-PG components and understand critical tolerances.
• Develop CAD drawings for unit upgrades.
• Lead technical repair and new build projects to meet timelines.
• Coordinate engineering and manufacturing activities at vendor facilities.
• Assist in field sales with technical presentations.
• Assist in testing equipment using data acquisition instruments and software.
• Support ISO quality system and procedures.
• Oversee resolution of field service problems.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

CAD proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or design

Tools

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

MS Office

Job description

What Timken makes possible begins with you. Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Timken Power Systems, Philadelphia Gear (PG) brand, has a current opening for aMechanical Engineer at the New Castle, DE regional service center responsible for all technical aspects that support the operations of the regional service center and acts as a technical liaison to the PG corporate engineering department.

Essential Responsibilities

• Evaluation of customer’s specifications for the repair and upgrade of customer’s equipment, and implementation of these requirements.
• Evaluation of the equipment sent in for repair, determination of the suitability of components for reuse, and the development and implementation of rework, quality, and test procedures.
• Reverse engineering of non-PG components. Must have understanding of critical manufacturing tolerances.
• Develop detailed CAD drawings for unit upgrades.
• Lead technical repair/new build on projects ensuring both internal and external timelines are met.
• Failure analysis and development of technical reports for customers.
• Coordination of engineering and manufacturing activities at vendor facilities and other Philadelphia Gear locations.
• Assist in field sales efforts in making technical presentations to customers.
• Assist in testing customers equipment using data acquisition instruments and software.
• Assist in technical training of shop personnel.
• Help maintain & support our ISO certification and quality system.
• Oversight in the resolution of field service problems.

Key attributes include the ability to multi-task, set priorities, meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and organization, set goals, ability to work as part of a team, and the ability to interact with all levels of customers and internal support teams. Excellent computer skills (proficient in Microsoft Office software), strong written and verbal communication skills are required. This position requires a problem solver who is involved in all technical aspects that support the operations of the regional service center. Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years of rotating equipment engineering experience or up to 10 years in a similar mechanical engineering position and a bachelor’s degree in design or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university. Experience in Solid Works and LabView preferred. US citizenship required or otherwise legally authorized to work in an ITAR-regulated environment.

This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data (“CTD”) and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law .

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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