Mechanical Engineer - Gearboxes & Electric Motors

WEG Electric Corp. (USA); Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. (USA) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop, validate and optimize electric motor, gearbox and gearmotor projects from concept through launch.

You will ensure performance, reliability and manufacturability while complying with standards and customer requirements. The role involves collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales and global teams, supporting orders from proposal through field service and aftermarket activities, with occasional domestic and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical design or related engineering roles.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and analyze electric motors, gearboxes, gearmotors and related mechanical systems.
• Determine product specifications and perform engineering calculations to meet customer requirements and standards.
• Develop 3D models, technical drawings, and documentation to support development and manufacturing.
• Plan, coordinate and execute prototype testing, validation activities, and evaluations.
• Lead and support new product development, optimization, cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, customers and global teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Specify and evaluate components and materials to ensure performance and manufacturability.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for design and field issues.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and drive continuous improvement throughout lifecycle.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing, customers, suppliers and field applications, including travel.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

GD&T expertise

Engineering calculations

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Description

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the development, coordination, analysis, design, detailing, validation, and optimization of electric motor, gearbox, and gearmotor projects. This position is involved from concept through validation and product launch, ensuring performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance with technical standards, design and process criteria, and customer requirements. Product lines include both standard and custom designs with high engineering content.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the development, coordination, analysis, design, detailing, validation, and optimization of electric motor, gearbox, and gearmotor projects. This position is involved from concept through validation and product launch, ensuring performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance with technical standards, design and process criteria, and customer requirements. Product lines include both standard and custom designs with high engineering content.

This role also supports customer orders from the proposal phase through design, development, manufacturing, testing, and field service/aftermarket activities. The engineer will be responsible for collaboration and sharing of best design practices within the WEG Group.

Main Responsibilities

• Design, develop and analyze electric motors, gearboxes, gearmotors and related mechanical systems using sound engineering principles and applicable standards.


• Determine product specifications and perform engineering calculations to meet customer requirements, performance objectives and industry standards.


• Develop 3D models, technical drawings and engineering documentation to support product development and manufacturing.


• Plan, coordinate and execute prototype testing, validation activities, engineering evaluations and field failure investigations.


• Lead and support new product development, product optimization, cost reduction, quality improvement and portfolio expansion projects.


• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, customers and global engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and support new product development.


• Specify, evaluate and improve components, materials and mechanical systems to ensure product performance, reliability and manufacturability.


• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions related to product design, manufacturing and field performance issues.


• Maintain accurate technical documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.


• Provide technical support for manufacturing, customers, suppliers and field applications, including occasional domestic and international travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, or related engineering roles.


• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling, engineering drawings, and GD&T required.


• Experience with electric motors, gearboxes, gearmotors, power transmission equipment, or other rotating machinery strongly preferred.


• Proven experience in project coordination.


• Experience performing mechanical calculations involving gears, bearings, shafts, rotating equipment, stress analysis, and fatigue evaluation preferred.


• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, castings, machining, heat treatment, surface finishes, and design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.


• Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.


• Continuous improvement mindset; Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience preferred.


• Proficiency with engineering and business software, including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.


• Ability to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally.