Mechanical Engineer

Sulzer; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO and 12 holidays

401k with 6% match

Comprehensive health plan

Health savings account matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer for our Pasadena electromechanical service center. The role combines on-site hands-on work, shop inspections, precision measurements, engineering documentation, and occasional field service overhauls, with up to 40% field assignments.

You will coordinate with repair and quotation teams to drive heavy rotating equipment repairs from teardown to assembly. Required is a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and familiarity with CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Experience with rotating equipment repair, field service, or related maintenance is preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD and precision measurement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support shop and field operations including inspections, teardowns, and overhauls.
• Collaborate with machine shop and quotation teams to define repair scopes.
• Perform precision measurements and document findings clearly.
• Create/update CAD drawings to document design or repair changes.
• Serve as the primary mechanical contact for customers during inspections.

Skills

CAD software (SolidWorks/Autodesk)

Precision measurement tools

Bearings & shaft alignment knowledge

Vibration analysis/diagnostics

Field service experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer for our Pasadena electromechanical service center. This role is primarily based on-site, splitting time between hands-on mechanical work, shop inspections, precision measurements, engineering documentation, and occasional field service overhauls. You will serve as the technical point of contact for customers and work in close coordination with our repair shop, machine shop, and internal quotation teams to drive heavy rotating equipment repairs from teardown to assembly.

Location: Pasadena, TX Service Center (with up to 40% field service assignments)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day shop and field operations, including rotating equipment inspections, teardowns, repair evaluations, and hands-on overhauls (with field service assignments up to 40% as required).
• Collaborate with the machine shop, quotation team, and internal stakeholders on mechanical findings to define accurate repair scopes.
• Perform or verify precision measurements using micrometers and calipers, document findings clearly, and complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Create and update CAD drawings (SolidWorks or Autodesk) to document design or repair changes for customer review.
• Act as the primary mechanical point of contact for customers during on-site inspections and repair evaluations.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Preferred Background:

• Rotating equipment repair or overhaul
• Rotating equipment manufacturing
• Rotating equipment package design and assembly
• Field service for mechanical equipment
• Vibration analysis or diagnostics

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Proficient with CAD software ( SolidWorks or Autodesk )
• Working knowledge of: Rolling element bearings and sleeve/babbitt bearings. Mechanical seals and oil seals. Shaft alignment. Vibration spectrums and interpretation.
• Comfortable using precision measuring tools (micrometers and calipers)
• Familiarity with seal and bearing clearances to shafts is preferred (on-the-job training provided).

What we offer you

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term & long-term disability
• Health savings account matching
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Gym reimbursement

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.