Mechanical Engineer I — Hands-On Design & Testing

CycloKinetics; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Days PTO

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Life Insurance

EAP

Bonus Potential

Job summary

CycloKinetics in Salt Lake City, Utah, is hiring a Mechanical Engineer Level 1 to translate concepts into real-world solutions. You’ll work with engineers, fabricators, and installers to design, build, test, and improve mechanical systems for our biorefinery operations.

You’ll gain experience across the engineering lifecycle—from CAD modeling to fabrication, installation, commissioning, and ongoing equipment improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 0–5 years of related engineering experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CAD platforms and reading engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and design mechanical systems using mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and materials.
• Support demonstration facility construction including tanks, vessels, piping components.
• Create/modify 3D CAD models and fabrication drawings in Inventor or similar software.
• Support projects through concept, design reviews, fabrication, assembly, installation, commissioning, and testing.
• Develop drawings, specifications, and fabrication documents; perform basic engineering calculations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and analyze data to guide improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance and external contractors; participate in planning and reviews.

Skills

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

MS Office

Job description

CycloKinetics in Salt Lake City, Utah, is hiring a Mechanical Engineer Level 1 to translate concepts into real-world solutions. You’ll work with engineers, fabricators, and installers to design, build, test, and improve mechanical systems for our biorefinery operations.

You’ll gain experience across the engineering lifecycle—from CAD modeling to fabrication, installation, commissioning, and ongoing equipment improvements.