Mechanical Engineer I

EPTA GROUP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work when possible

Flexible working hours

Epta Academy training

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

EPTA GROUP is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to contribute to the structural design and reliability of refrigerated systems. You will coordinate projects through cross-functional teams and drive implementations from concept to production.

Role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 1+ years of experience, with strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/SolidEdge/Pro-E), AutoCAD, and MS Office. You will work with diverse teams to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum 1 year of engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering science and technology.
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project flow through cross functional approval and change implementation from concept to production.
• Design and/or redesign products to improve performance, develop new products, and reduce cost while meeting regulatory requirements (UL, ASHRAE).
• Design for Manufacturability, Assembly and Reliability.
• Modify existing designs to improve cost positions.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Ownership & urgency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidEdge

Pro-E

AutoCAD

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Access

AI

Job description

Mechanical Engineer I

Job Purpose:

This engineer is responsible for the structural design and reliability of refrigerated systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project coordination responsibility of taking designs through the cross functional approval and change implementation from concept to production. Coordinate the efforts of drafters/designers, engineering technicians and machine shop personnel as required by assigned projects.
• Design and/or redesign products to develop new products, improve performance, and/or reduce cost while meeting regulatory requirements (UL, ASHRAE).
• Design products for Manufacturability, Assembly and Reliability.
• Modify existing designs to improve cost positions.

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Requires 1+ years of experience
• Understanding of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Able to work well with others both in and outside of the department
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Sense of ownership & urgency with projects and work assignments.
• Possess good working knowledge of the following software:
  • S-Excel
  • 3D Modeling (SolidWorks, SolidEdge, Pro-E, etc…)
  • AutoCAD
  • MS-PowerPoint
  • MS-Word
  • MS-Access a plus
  • AI a plus
• Requires knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Basic working knowledge of the SAP environment a plus.
• Design management experience in reviewing models, drawings, and Bills of Material a plus.
• Experience working with sheet metal parts and plastics a plus.
• Understanding of basic refrigeration, a plus
• Experience automating processes in Excel or some programing language a plus

Why work for Epta

At Epta, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a thoughtful range of perks designed to inspire, support, and celebrate our team every step of the way.

• Join Epta in this permanent role, where you'll experience a great blend of new technologies and a modern workplace culture.
• We take development opportunities seriously! Take part in a variety of training through our Epta Academy and external training partners.
• Epta offers the opportunity for remote work whenever possible, along with providing the necessary technical equipment.
• Balance work and personal life perfectly with our flexible working hours.
• Give back more than we receive: Join our volunteering activities and help make the world a better place.

Our story

We at the Epta Group are a dynamic and growing international company, delivering cutting-edge commercial refrigeration solutions that impact everyday life—from ensuring fresh food in supermarkets to keeping the perfect chill in your favorite café. Our global network includes manufacturing facilities, sales entities and service organizations —all working together to provide sustainable and innovative solutions. We support customers in their green transition and support them as a fully integrated provider, from the layout of the store to the after-sales support.

With over 8,000 employees, Epta fosters an environment of continuous development. We offer career growth, extensive training, and the opportunity to thrive in a company where every challenge is a chance to create value and inspire our people. Guided by our values, we are committed to professional excellence, sustainability, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, parental status, or social origin. At Epta, your unique perspective is what keeps us innovative and cool.