Mechanical Engineer (recent grads or experienced)

Black-Peak Inc.; North Kingstown (RI); Hybrid; USD 48,216 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Employee benefits package

Overtime wages

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in the North Kingstown, RI area. This role involves hands-on work with mechanical assembly, troubleshooting, and equipment installation at client sites, requiring up to 50% travel. Ideal candidates should hold a Mechanical Engineering degree, possess strong troubleshooting skills, and be willing to work independently. Competitive pay of $35 to $42 hourly, plus overtime and travel time, is offered, along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred, recent grads welcome.
• Experience in machining and mechanical assembly is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly using various hand tools.
• Install and integrate new equipment at customer facilities.
• Provide clear documentation for work instructions.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting skills

Electrical troubleshooting skills

Machining and mechanical assembly experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lab and production machines

Pneumatic controls

Hydraulic controls

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (recent grads or experienced)

Job ID: MET-RI

Location: North Kingstown, RI area

Pay Range: $35 up to $42 hourly + Lots of Overtime wages + Paid Travel Time + Employee Benefits package

Job Description:

The Mechanical Engineer is a “hands-on” engineering position, working on equipment in North Kingstown, RI area and at customer sites in the US, Canada, Mexico & Germany. The position requires up to 50% travel with some weekend work when needed. Travel time is paid along with an abundance of Overtime opportunities. Minimum wages 1st year of $108k… with travel & overtime.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly using a variety of hand tools and instruments
• Troubleshoots electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control issues
• Sets-up and run process lab metrology equipment with minimal direction
• Designs simple tooling and fixtures as needed for production and test-work
• Works wells with customer and engineering groups to solve problems on new and existing equipment
• Installs and integrates new equipment at customer facilities, working independently and with support to resolve issues on site
• Creates clear, concise spreadsheets for test-work and runoff data sets
• Basic statistical process control knowledge in order to assess process capability
• Works wells with customer and engineering groups to solve problems on new and existing equipment
• Works with the documentation department to write work instructions and required sections of customer manuals in the time frame determined by the documentation department
• Manages travel expenses to keep machine installation costs to a minimum

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred (BS or AS in Mechanical Engineering) recent grads welcome, company training provided !!
• Machining and mechanical assembly experience preferred
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Electrical troubleshooting skill is a plus, not required
• Familiarity to troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic controls
• Able to set-up and run lab and production machines is preferred
• Able to set-up and run process lab metrology equipment
• Able to design simple tooling and fixtures as needed for production
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written communication)
• Able to work independently
• Able to apply strong attention to detail / problem solve
• Able to speak/write in English (required) German communications are a huge plus but not required
• Ability to travel to client sites –40% to 60% around the USA, Mexico & Canada, possibly Germany on occasion.(required)
• Weekends may be required on a case to case basis