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Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.
We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.
As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!
Job Description Summary
Position Objective:
This Mechanical Engineer 2 position designs components and assemblies of prototype HVAC products, redesigns components and assemblies of current products, and may design entirely new prototype products. This person will ensure that all drawings, specifications, production details, release information, product documentation, and any necessary design follow-up for the assigned product is delivered and meets established production requirements and schedules. The Mechanical Engineer 2 is able to finish incomplete designs, work within a team toward a common goal, perform independently with minimal supervision, and be a strong contributor in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Position Responsibilities:
- Creates working parameters and specification for new product concepts, new products, or improvements to existing products and ensures that all components are designed within specified parameters and are manufacturable
- Assists manufacturing and assembly during prototyping and production and performs follow-up engineering, as necessary
- Ensures that the engineering design for new products and improvements to existing products meet market, safety, quality, performance, reliability, and durability requirements
- Leads engineering projects and coordinates with the design team to ensure that all elements of the project are integrated with production
- Designs and prepares prototypes that meet the needs of sales, marketing, manufacturing, and service
- Secures the assistance of consultants or internal specialists (i.e., computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis support engineers, manufacturing engineers, and/or vendor experts), when necessary
- Analyzes fault issues and solves engineering problems and investigates and employs the best technology available in the HVAC field
- Leads team design reviews, safety reviews, and cost manufacturing reviews throughout the project
- Ensures that all new and redesign development is engineered in accordance with all pertinent codes and specifications and that the designs reflect that engineering
- Works with manufacturing engineers, technical support engineers, and others to determine if engineering changes are needed to meet production or performance constraints
- Reviews product documentation and ensures it is complete and correct
- Confirms system and product capabilities by developing feasibility and testing methods and suitable parameters
- Performs miscellaneous duties as may be requested
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, plus 3 years of experience in the field
- Superior computer skills, with solid experience in CAD, CAM, and MATLAB/LabVIEW programs
- Proficient in Inventor or equivalent
- Demonstrates excellent mechanical, mathematical, and technical skills and abstract thinking and reasoning skills
- Possesses knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and systems, engineering systems, and product coding
- Bilingual English/Spanish competence a plus
- Experience/Knowledge of HVAC systems and their design (preferred)
- Proficient using CAD to design HVAC units and sheet metal and able to produce production-ready drawings
- Experience designing and troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems for HVAC equipment
- Professional Engineering (PE) license (plus)
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.
Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes:
Health, Dental and Vision plans
401(k) Match
Volunteer time off
Short-term and long-term disability
Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
Tuition Reimbursement Options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Length of Service Awards
You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt’s policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement):
12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
5 sick days
6 holidays
2 half day holidays
2 floating holidays
1 inclusion day
1 volunteer day
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience in the field
- Superior computer skills
- Experience with CAD, CAM, and MATLAB or LabVIEW
- Proficiency in Inventor or equivalent
- Excellent mechanical, mathematical, and technical skills
- Abstract thinking and reasoning skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems, engineering systems, and product coding
- Proficiency using CAD to design HVAC units and sheet metal and produce production-ready drawings
- Experience designing and troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems for HVAC equipment
- Experience or knowledge of HVAC systems and their design
- Professional Engineering license
- Bilingual English and Spanish competence
Sunbelt Rentals Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sunbelt Rentals and has not been reviewed or approved by Sunbelt Rentals.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are considered comprehensive, with preventive care at no cost and cost‑sharing viewed as workable for many. Early eligibility, telehealth access, and an EAP enhance perceived value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off expands with tenure and is complemented by sick time, floating holidays, an inclusion day, and a volunteer day. The overall structure provides multiple avenues for rest and recovery across the year.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Earnings in certain roles can rise meaningfully through overtime or commissions, particularly in busier markets. Hourly employees often increase take‑home pay during peak seasons.
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