Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hands-On Install & Debug

TALENT Software Services; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services in Corning, NY is seeking a senior mechanical design engineer to lead detailed mechanical designs of handling and process equipment. You will own the design, build, and debug of equipment, collaborating with a multi-functional team to ensure robust performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on installation, startup, and debugging with a strong focus on safety and compliance, requiring excellent communication and teamwork. Relocation is possible for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• 7 years of mechanical equipment design experience.
• Proficient with SolidWorks.
• Competent with structural FEA analysis.
• Experience with design, install, start-up, and debug of robust mechanical equipment suitable for the manufacturing environment.
• Ability to effectively manage mechanical and electrical trades executing equipment install and debug.
• Knowledge of machine guarding and safety practices and standards (OSHA, etc.).
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal project team to understand design requirements.
• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions.
• Responsible for installation and debug at factory site.
• Provide hands‑on input and insight into equipment installation and troubleshooting.
• Verify equipment build and layout against drawings; coordinate installation plan with safety and plant receivers.

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

FEA analysis

Equipment install

Cross-functional collaboration

OSHA safety

Technical communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Mechanical Technology

Job description

TALENT Software Services in Corning, NY is seeking a senior mechanical design engineer to lead detailed mechanical designs of handling and process equipment. You will own the design, build, and debug of equipment, collaborating with a multi-functional team to ensure robust performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on installation, startup, and debugging with a strong focus on safety and compliance, requiring excellent communication and teamwork. Relocation is possible for non-local candidates.