Mechanical Engineer I

MetOx International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading renewable energy company as a Mechanical Engineer I, focusing on foundational engineering skills. This role involves supporting design efforts and collaborating with experienced engineers on various projects. Competitive benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance available

Paid time off

401(k) match

Qualifications

• Entry-level qualifications include a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
• Internship or co-op experience preferred but not required.
• Exposure to mechanical drafting and prototyping is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support design and documentation of mechanical components.
• Assist with prototyping and assembly activities.
• Participate in design reviews and team meetings.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Clear communication

Familiarity with CAD tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

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Energize Your Career: Are you ready to be at the forefront of the clean energy revolution? MetOx International, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join our dynamic team and play a vital role in reshaping the future of power generation and distribution.

Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the entry-level mechanical engineering position will focus on learning foundational skills and supporting design and production efforts under close supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the design and documentation of basic mechanical components and systems under the guidance of more experienced engineers.
• Conducts simple analyses and measurements to verify component functionality.
• Assists with prototyping, fabrication, and assembly activities.
• Creates basic technical drawings and models using CAD software.
• Follows established design protocols and safety procedures.

Project Support

• Participates in team meetings and design reviews to learn cross-functional collaboration.
• Tracks tasks and timelines under direction; communicates progress to supervisor.

Development & Growth

• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and seeks feedback for improvement.
• Begins to understand business and project objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• No prior experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or co-op experience
• Exposure to mechanical drafting, tolerance analysis, or lab prototyping
• Prior experience using SolidWorks

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Familiarity with CAD tools and engineering documentation
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical skills
• Clear communicator, open to direction and coaching

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen for extended periods while working or performing other office tasks. Ability to move around the office, including occasional standing, walking, and bending to retrieve documents, attend meetings, or use office equipment. Some light lifting may be required, up to 20 lbs.

MetOx is proud to offer competitive benefits including:

• Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment
• Paid time off + company-wide holidays
• 401(k) match
• And more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Project Management

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

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