Mechanical Engineer - On-Site & Field Service (Pasadena)

Sulzer; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO and 12 holidays

401k with 6% match

Comprehensive health plan

Health savings account matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer for our Pasadena electromechanical service center. The role combines on-site hands-on work, shop inspections, precision measurements, engineering documentation, and occasional field service overhauls, with up to 40% field assignments.

You will coordinate with repair and quotation teams to drive heavy rotating equipment repairs from teardown to assembly. Required is a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and familiarity with CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Experience with rotating equipment repair, field service, or related maintenance is preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD and precision measurement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support shop and field operations including inspections, teardowns, and overhauls.
• Collaborate with machine shop and quotation teams to define repair scopes.
• Perform precision measurements and document findings clearly.
• Create/update CAD drawings to document design or repair changes.
• Serve as the primary mechanical contact for customers during inspections.

Skills

CAD software (SolidWorks/Autodesk)

Precision measurement tools

Bearings & shaft alignment knowledge

Vibration analysis/diagnostics

Field service experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk

Job description

Sulzer is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer for our Pasadena electromechanical service center. The role combines on-site hands-on work, shop inspections, precision measurements, engineering documentation, and occasional field service overhauls, with up to 40% field assignments.

You will coordinate with repair and quotation teams to drive heavy rotating equipment repairs from teardown to assembly. Required is a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and familiarity with CAD tools.