Sr Design Engineer, Diesel Integrations - Corporate

Rogers Machinery Company, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Career Training

Job summary

Rogers Machinery Company, Inc. in Portland, OR, seeks a Sr. Design Engineer, Diesel Integration to lead the mechanical and system-level integration of diesel powerplants into Rogers Machinery’s portable air compressor products.

You will own the engine-to-package design, including cooling, exhaust, fuel, and enclosure integration, ensuring reliable field performance. This is a hands-on, technically driven role coordinating with controls and electrical teams; travel up to 10% to job sites is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; BSME preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in diesel engine integration or related mechanical engineering.
• Hands-on “gearhead” experience integrating diesel subsystems (cooling, fuel, exhaust, intake, lubrication, sheet metal).
• Strong understanding of diesel engine performance, duty cycles, and system-level operation.
• Knowledge of DOT, Environmental, UL, emissions (EPA Tier 4 final, EU Stage V, CARB).
• Travel up to 10% to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Define product scope via sales order, rough sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Develop engine-to-system integration layouts for portable air compressor packages, including cooling, intake, exhaust/aftertreatment, fuel, lubrication, and control systems.
• Verify diesel engines are properly matched to compressor and driven equipment, considering power curves, duty cycles, load requirements, and environmental/field conditions.
• Lead design release process, certification testing, and production release.
• Coordinate and manage simultaneous projects, sustaining and new product development.

Skills

Diesel integration experience

Off-highway/mobile equipment design

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

BSME preferred

Tools

CREO

Windchill

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SRDES001138

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Portland, OR 97224, USA

Description

Company Overview:

Rogers Machinery, founded in 1949, specializes in industrial compressed air systems, blowers, vacuum pumps, and positive displacement pumps. We have 8 branches in the Northwest with full sales, service, and parts capability as well locations in San Jose, CA, Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, and Southern California.Our production facilities are in Portland, OR and Centralia, WA. Visit our web site for more information at www.rogers-machinery.com .

Rogers Core Values: Commitment to our Customers; Honesty; Safety; Commitment to our Employees and the Communities we serve.

Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision & life coverage; profit sharing & 401k; career training & growth support; counseling, life coaching, financial planning, personal & professional support; tuition reimbursement; paid vacation and sick leave; referral program; flexible spending account; legal aid; voluntary additional benefits (accident, hospital, etc.)

The Sr. Design Engineer, Diesel Integration leads the mechanical and system-level integration of diesel powerplants into Rogers Machinery’s portable air compressor product line. This role owns the engine-to-package design — cooling, exhaust, fuel, and structural/enclosure integration — ensuring every diesel-driven unit performs reliably in the field. This is a hands‑on, technically driven individual‑contributor role. Works closely with the controls and electrical teams supporting each design. Must be able to work under minimal supervision of the department manager.

• Define product scope via sales order, rough sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Develop and validate engine-to-system integration layouts for portable air compressor packages, including cooling, intake, exhaust/aftertreatment, fuel, lubrication, and control systems.
• Verify diesel engines are properly matched to compressor and driven equipment, considering power curves, duty cycles, load requirements, and environmental/field conditions, drawing on diesel engine platform experience (Cummins preferred; CAT and Volvo a plus).
• Develop design solutions for thermal management, vibration, and sound dampening; conduct system-level analysis and verification.
• Design and integrate enclosure, sheet metal, and structural components that house and protect the diesel powerplant within the portable package.
• Develop and manage product designs, schematics, validation procedures and testing.
• Manage BOMs, validation reports, and compliance requirements on diesel-powered products.
• Collaborate with controls and electrical engineers to define engine, controls, and electrical requirements and integrate them into the package design.
• Support and conduct system-level troubleshooting of engine operation within the equipment, including load response, transient performance, and fault detection.
• Lead design release process, certification testing, and production release.
• Coordinate and manage simultaneous projects, sustaining and new product development.
• Act as a diesel integration ambassador by defining and promoting best practices and standards for integrating diesel powerplants into portable industrial equipment.

Additional Job Duties:

• Support production, field commissioning, and troubleshooting of diesel-powered installations.
• Define retrofit kits, system upgrades, and modifications to ensure performance or lifecycle across the powerplant lineup.
• Provide support for sales, service, cost estimates, design consultation, and installations.
• Identify alternate integration methods or components to reduce cost, lead time, or supply risk.
• Provide guidance and training to junior team members and supporting departments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; BSME preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in diesel engine integration, off-highway/mobile equipment design, or related mechanical engineering. This is an individual-contributor role by design — best suited to someone motivated by deep technical mastery.
• Genuine hands‑on “gearhead” experience integrating diesel subsystems (cooling, fuel, exhaust/aftertreatment, intake, lubrication, sheet metal and general component placement).
• Strong understanding of diesel engine performance, duty cycles, and system-level operation.
• Knowledge and experience with applicable regulations, including: DOT, Environmental, UL, emissions (EPA Tier 4 final, EU Stage V, CARB).
• Working understanding of diesel engine control and electrical systems, enough to define high-level requirements and work effectively with controls and electrical engineers.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 10% to job sites.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced 3D CAD modeling (CREO, Windchill, or equivalent); skilled in assembly, detailed drawings, sheet metal, and enclosure design.
• Prior experience with portable, skid-mounted, or trailer-mounted diesel-driven equipment (compressors, generators, or similar mobile machinery) serving industrial applications.
• Strong background in thermal, vibration, and acoustic system analysis, including exposure to hydraulic-driven cooling fan systems (legacy platforms); comfortable joining a growing team and helping build out design and release processes rather than expecting them fully defined.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a customer‑first focus.
• International exposure (Europe, Asia, or other global markets) a plus, though deep expertise is not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Physical Demands:

• Exert force of up to 50 lbs. occasionally and 25-50 lbs. frequently, 10-20 lbs. constantly.
• Standing and sitting for long periods.

Job Type:

• Full-time/Part-Time
• Health Insurance (medical and behavioral health)
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Life Insurance
• Profit Share
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) and Roth Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Therapy and Coaching
• Legal Aid/ID Shield
• Pet Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as: Critical Illness, Accident, Voluntary Life Plans, Short and Long Term Disability Plans etc.

Pay Range:

• $97,500 - $130,000 annually

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: On-site

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