Mechanical Engineer I — Hands-on Hardware & Automation

Queens Carbon; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Time off policy

Job summary

Queens Carbon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join the System Engineering team. You design and fabricate hardware components and control units, and install and commission new equipment on site.

You will work with Sr engineers and the product development team to provide practical solutions. The role involves testing, documentation, and collaboration across hardware, software, and control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or greater degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in an academic or industrial setting.
• Experience with automation and controls (PLC, Arduino, Instrumentation, Industrial Controls).
• Experience with fabrication and CAD design (3D Printing, CNC, Prototyping).
• Experience with fluid and gas management (Piping/Valves/Instrumentation).
• Experience with thermodynamics / heat transfer/ fluid dynamics is highly preferred.
• Ability to work full‑time and in‑person onsite.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, assemble mechanical and control components that enable us to develop novel products.
• Develop and execute testing protocols, maintain organized experimental records, and analyze results.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams within and outside QC to brainstorm improvements to our technology (hardware, software, and control system).
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in synthesizing equipment for cementitious materials manufacturing
• Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Automation & controls

CAD design

Piping & instrumentation

Thermodynamics & fluids

Engineering communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Electrical Eng

Tools

PLC

Arduino

3D Printing

CNC

Job description

Queens Carbon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join the System Engineering team. You design and fabricate hardware components and control units, and install and commission new equipment on site.

You will work with Sr engineers and the product development team to provide practical solutions. The role involves testing, documentation, and collaboration across hardware, software, and control systems.