Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Rotating Machinery

Allient; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Allient Inc. in Sacramento is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of rotating machinery, including electric motors and related assemblies.

You will use 3D CAD, primarily SolidWorks, to create detailed drawings and drive design for manufacturability. You will collaborate across engineering and manufacturing, apply GD&T and ISO design controls, and guide projects from concept through validation, supporting production ramp-up and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with rotating machinery design focus.
• 5–10 years of experience using SolidWorks and rotating machinery design.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Experience with thermal and mechanical FEA software preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting mechanical assemblies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed parts and assembly drawings using 3D CAD software, primarily SolidWorks.
• Design rotating machinery, including electric motors, motor-related components, and higher-level mechanical assemblies.
• Follow ISO design control guidelines throughout the product development process.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and block tolerance methods to engineering designs.
• Review customer-designed components and assemblies for accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with requirements.
• Evaluate subcontractor capabilities to ensure technical requirements can be met for fabricated components.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes and process instructions to support production.
• Assist manufacturing teams with product ramp-up activities and production support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development, prototyping, testing, and validation activities.
• Manage projects through all phases, including design, prototype development, scheduling, and final validation.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders as required.

Skills

SolidWorks

Rotating machinery design

GD&T

3D CAD

FEM/FEA

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Finite Element Analysis software

MRP systems

Job description

Allient Inc. in Sacramento is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of rotating machinery, including electric motors and related assemblies.

You will use 3D CAD, primarily SolidWorks, to create detailed drawings and drive design for manufacturability. You will collaborate across engineering and manufacturing, apply GD&T and ISO design controls, and guide projects from concept through validation, supporting production ramp-up and customer requirements.