Mechanical Engineer III

Briggs & Stratton; City of Sherrill (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs and Stratton is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to design, develop, and oversee electro‑mechanical systems and sheet metal components. You will bridge fabrication and electronics, applying advanced design and manufacturing techniques in a heavy industrial setting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of engineering experience, strong CAD skills, and knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, with excellent analytical and communication abilities for cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics engineering.
• 3–5 years of professional engineering experience in heavy industrial/manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CAD for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Strong problem-solving and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop integrated electro-mechanical assemblies and sheet metal components.
• Create CAD drawings, electrical schematics, layouts, and specs.
• Apply CAE methods to evaluate designs and resolve issues.
• Follow the NPD process from concept through post-launch.
• Design tests to confirm mechanical and electrical capabilities.
• Conduct tests to evaluate performance and resolve problems.
• Perform root-cause analysis to troubleshoot failures and write reports.
• Modify analysis techniques for complex non-standard problems.
• Recommend manufacturing methods during design, considering cost and materials.
• Identify improvements in fabrication workflows and equipment utilization.
• Collaborate with supply chain and vendors to source components.
• Act as liaison between engineering, PM, business units, manufacturing, QA, and supply chain.

Skills

CAD software

Electrical systems

Sheet metal fabrication

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

CAD software

Job description

As a Mechanical Engineer III you will perform a variety of complex engineering duties to design, develop, and oversee the production of integrated electro-mechanical systems, sheet metal components, and electronic devices. This role bridges the gap between physical fabrication and electronic control systems under minimal guidance. The ideal candidate will apply advanced mechanical design and manufacturing techniques alongside solid electrical systems design to evaluate project progress, troubleshoot product failures, and optimize product lines for a heavy industrial/manufacturing setting.
You will do this by

• Design and develop integrated electro-mechanical assemblies, systems, and sheet metal components/enclosures.
• Create detailed CAD drawings, electrical schematics, layouts, and specifications for new or existing products.
• Apply computer-aided engineering analysis techniques to evaluate designs and resolve complex engineering or customer concerns.
• Adhere to the New Product Development (NPD) process, managing tasks from concept analysis and business case development through pre-production and post-launch steps.
• Design testing methods and standards to confirm mechanical and electrical system capabilities and material properties.
• Conduct and specify complex tests using advanced techniques to evaluate product performance and resolve customer problems.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot product failures using root-cause engineering analysis techniques; compile test results to formulate recommendations and technical reports.
• Modify engineering analysis techniques when necessary to solve highly complex, non-standard problems.
• Recommend methods of manufacture during the design phase, proposing design modifications or process changes based on cost, material, and design studies.
• Identify and recommend improvements for sequence of operations, fabrication workflows, equipment utilization, and related manufacturing matters.
• Partner with supply chain and vendors to evaluate the technical abilities of suppliers and source components effectively.
• Act as a technical liaison between engineering, project management, business units, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field required
• Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional engineering experience, ideally within a heavy industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts, internal standards, practices, and procedures.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software for both mechanical structures and electrical/electronic systems.
• Broad knowledge of electrical/electronic control circuits, power systems, and electronic components.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes, with specialized emphasis on sheet metal and industrial fabrication.
• Familiarity with industry-specific standards, regulations, and competitor product capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to address varied and complex technical challenges.
• Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills, specifically for technical report writing and cross-departmental collaboration.

Briggs and Stratton

For this position, the expected base annual salary range is $80,000-130,000 commensurate with experience. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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Utica

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