Mechanical Engineer I

JST Manufacturing; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Referral Program

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

JST Manufacturing in Meridian, ID is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join the Engineering team and help design and develop custom wet processing equipment. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in mechanical design and manufacturing alongside an experienced team.

You will work on designing mechanical and automation systems, prepare drawings, support specifications, and ensure timely delivery to meet customer ship dates, while learning through collaboration with peers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 0–1 years engineering experience; internships welcomed.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D CAD design.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical and automation systems including plumbing and tanks.
• Support development of system specifications and update as requirements evolve.
• Prepare final engineering drawings and approval drawing layouts.
• Respond to manufacturing questions and verify products meet specs; update BOMs as needed.
• Prepare BOMs, routers and manufacturing instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering team to coordinate designs, communicate constraints, and develop solutions.
• Assist with project estimating and quoting by developing design concepts and cost inputs.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to read electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD design

Job description

Mechanical Engineer I

Location: Meridian, ID (Onsite)

Join JST

JST is an industry leader, dedicated to providing state-of-the-art wet processing, drying, and chemical management tools for applications in semiconductors, electronics, flat panel displays, optoelectronics, medical devices, and other industries where cleanliness is critical.

We're seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join our Engineering team and support the design and development of custom wet processing equipment. This entry-level role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer looking to build a strong foundation in mechanical design and manufacturing while working alongside an experienced engineering team.

What You'll Do

• Design mechanical and automation systems, including plumbing and tank systems, while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements.


• Support the development of system and engineering specifications by evaluating design feasibility and updating specifications as project requirements evolve.


• Prepare final engineering drawings and develop approval drawing layouts as assigned.


• Respond to manufacturing questions and requests for information. Verify products are manufactured according to engineering specifications and resolve discrepancies by updating drawings, routings, and bills of materials (BOMs) as needed.


• Preparebills of materials (BOMs), routers and manufacturing instructions


• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on schedule to support manufacturing timelines and customer ship dates.


• Collaborate with engineering team members to coordinate designs, communicate design constraints, and develop effective technical solutions.


• Assist with project estimating and quoting by developing design concepts, selecting components, and providing manufacturing cost inputs.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field


• 0–1 years of engineering experience (internships experience welcomed)


• Proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D CAD design


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturing principles


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, plumbing diagrams, and technical drawings


• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

Why JST?

• Competitive compensation based on experience


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Company-Paid Life Insurance


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage


• Paid Time Off and Holidays


• Paid Parental Leave


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Flexible Scheduling


• Referral Program

Important Notes:

JST is an AA/EEO employer.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Background Check Policy: JST's employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employee's responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If it's found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies, JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy: All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JST's substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy, the testing requirements of the Company's related requests, or if the test result is positive and is subsequently confirmed, the offer of employment shall be withdrawn.