Mechanical Engineer

Hypertherm, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership

Community Service Time

Environmental Stewardship

No-layoff philosophy

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates is seeking a newly graduated Mechanical Engineer to join a global, 100% Associate-owned organization in Hanover, NH. You will develop expertise in mechanical subsystems for plasma and waterjet cutting systems and lead design changes through sustaining projects.

The role emphasizes 3D CAD, GD&T, and structural analysis, with hands-on testing, collaboration across teams, and opportunity for growth in a world leader in industrial cutting solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 0–5 years mechanical design experience.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in mechanical subsystems for plasma and waterjet cutting systems, CNC equipment, and torch height control systems.
• Maintain and support released products via sustaining engineering and BOM changes.
• Lead cost-reduction and product-improvement initiatives through design updates and validation testing.
• Analyze drawings, tolerances, test data, and documentation to meet requirements.
• Create and revise 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and BOMs.

Skills

3D CAD

GD&T

FMEA

Materials & Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Hypertherm 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 systems
• Maintain 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 process
• Lead cost-reduction and product-improvement initiatives through design updates, engineering analysis, prototype development, verification and validation testing, and contributions to business cases
• Analyze drawings, specifications, tolerance studies, test data, and technical documentation to confirm designs meet functional, performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Create and revise 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings, bills of material, and engineering change documentation
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, quality, technicians, suppliers, and engineers across business teams to solve design and production challenges
• Plan and execute hands-on laboratory and prototype testing, troubleshoot mechanical issues, document results, and maintain project timelines through clear written and verbal communication

Who you are and the experience you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with 0–5 years of mechanical design experience
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, machine elements, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or structural analysis, with a strong desire to continue learning
• Experience using 3D CAD and engineering drawing tools to create parts, assemblies, and production-ready documentation
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, specifications, bills of material, and assembly documentation
• Methodical design, testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis capabilities, including the ability to balance product performance, manufacturability, cost, reliability, and safety
• Ability to apply statistical methods, FMEA, DfMA principles, structured problem-solving techniques, and tolerance analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working effectively with procurement, manufacturing, quality, marketing, and engineering teams
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Preferred experience that differentiates you:

• Experience with highly technical industrial products
• Designing fabricated, machined, cast, molded, or sheet-metal components and assemblies
• Hands-on prototype building, test-fixture development, mechanical testing, and design verification and validation
• Working knowledge of tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, material selection, and DfMA principles
• Familiarity with finite element analysis, thermal analysis, computational fluid dynamics, or other engineering simulation tools
• Knowledge of reliability practices, product safety requirements, and regulatory standards applicable to industrial equipment
• Project management experience and/or certification

Location: Hanover, NH

Travel: 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 years
• Profit-Sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership
• Five days/year Community Service Time
• Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
• Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy

Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

$73,786.00-$122,974.00 Annual

This 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.

Hypertherm 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.