Rotating Equipment Design Engineer

Fairbanks Morse; Thomaston (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Leonard LLC in Thomaston, CT is seeking an engineer with a Mechanical Engineering background to support design, analysis, and optimization of AC & DC rotating equipment. The role involves solid modeling, drawings, analysis, and collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has a B.S.M.E. and 2–4 years of rotating machinery experience, plus familiarity with motor production processes.

Qualifications

• BSME with 2–4 years of rotating machinery experience.
• Knowledge of noise, vibration & harshness in rotating machinery.
• Familiarity with motor manufacturing processes.
• Experience with electric motors is a plus.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and performance analysis: solid modeling, casting design, drawings, and mechanical/thermal analyses.
• Evaluate designs with first principles; support prototypes and production units.
• Develop testing protocols; assess field feedback for improvements.
• Collaborate to develop new products and modify existing ones to meet customer needs.
• Provide technical support to sales; assist in product quoting and BOM creation.
• Maintain BOMs and costing in PLM/ERP systems; ensure data transfer to ERP.

Skills

Rotating machinery

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

B.S.M.E.

Tools

SolidWorks

EPDM

Visual ERP

ANSYS

Job description

Ward Leonard LLC in Thomaston, CT is seeking an engineer with a Mechanical Engineering background to support design, analysis, and optimization of AC & DC rotating equipment. The role involves solid modeling, drawings, analysis, and collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has a B.S.M.E. and 2–4 years of rotating machinery experience, plus familiarity with motor production processes.