On-site Mechanical Design Engineer — FEA & CAD Expert

Innovate; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovate is seeking a Mechanical (Design) Engineer for an on-site, permanent role in the United States. This hands-on position blends mechanical design, analysis, project management and direct customer communication within a small R&D team.

Responsibilities include CAD/BOM development, ASME code and thermal/structural analyses, and travel to client sites up to 10%. A ABET-accredited engineering degree and citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited US school.
• Proficiency in CAD, using platforms such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks or SolidEdge.
• Experience working with large 3D modelling assemblies.
• Strong structural, thermal and fluid calculation capability.
• Experience with static structural and thermal analysis using Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to client sites, up to 10%.
• U.S. citizenship due to export-controlled programmes.
• Current U.S. passport and driver's licence.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen as part of the initial hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD models, Bills of Materials and engineering drawing packages.
• Work with large 3D modelling assemblies requiring variable levels of detail.
• Perform in-depth structural, thermal and fluid calculations to support engineering design decisions.
• Carry out static structural and thermal analysis using Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
• Perform finite element analysis calculations to evaluate structural performance.
• Complete ASME code calculations and support engineering analysis.
• Manage projects and coordinate activities across the engineering team.
• Communicate directly with customers and support customer requirements.
• Work as part of a small, multi-disciplinary R&D team in a hands‑on environment.
• Travel to domestic and international client sites as required, up to approximately 10%.

Skills

CAD

FEA

ASME code

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Project management

Customer communication

Education

ABET-accredited US school

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

SolidEdge

Job description

Innovate is seeking a Mechanical (Design) Engineer for an on-site, permanent role in the United States. This hands-on position blends mechanical design, analysis, project management and direct customer communication within a small R&D team.

Responsibilities include CAD/BOM development, ASME code and thermal/structural analyses, and travel to client sites up to 10%. A ABET-accredited engineering degree and citizenship are required.