Mechanical Engineer

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Pasadena, CA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Energy • Chemical • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Hands-on Mechanical Engineer supporting rotating equipment repairs at a Pasadena service center. Responsibilities include inspections, teardowns, repair evaluations, precision measurements, overhauls, CAD documentation, customer communication, and coordination with shop and quotation teams. The role is primarily on-site with field service assignments of up to 40%.
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Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer for our Pasadena electromechanical service center. This role is primarily based on-site, splitting time between hands-on mechanical work, shop inspections, precision measurements, engineering documentation, and occasional field service overhauls. You will serve as the technical point of contact for customers and work in close coordination with our repair shop, machine shop, and internal quotation teams to drive heavy rotating equipment repairs from teardown to assembly.

Location: Pasadena, TX Service Center (with up to 40% field service assignments)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support day-to-day shop and field operations, including rotating equipment inspections, teardowns, repair evaluations, and hands-on overhauls (with field service assignments up to 40% as required).

  • Collaborate with the machine shop, quotation team, and internal stakeholders on mechanical findings to define accurate repair scopes.

  • Perform or verify precision measurements using micrometers and calipers, document findings clearly, and complete assigned tasks on schedule.

  • Create and update CAD drawings (SolidWorks or Autodesk) to document design or repair changes for customer review.

  • Act as the primary mechanical point of contact for customers during on-site inspections and repair evaluations.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Preferred Background (3+ years total across one or more areas):

  • Rotating equipment repair or overhaul

  • Rotating equipment manufacturing

  • Rotating equipment package design and assembly

  • Field service for mechanical equipment

  • Vibration analysis or diagnostics

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

  • Proficient with CAD software (SolidWorks or Autodesk)

  • Working knowledge of: Rolling element bearings and sleeve/babbitt bearings. Mechanical seals and oil seals. Shaft alignment. Vibration spectrums and interpretation.

  • Comfortable using precision measuring tools (micrometers and calipers)

  • Familiarity with seal and bearing clearances to shafts is preferred (on-the-job training provided).

What we offer you
  • Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • 401(k) with 6% company match

  • Paid time off and paid holidays

  • Paid parental leave

  • Gym membership and wellness program

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Short- and long-term disability insurance

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • At least 3 years of combined experience in rotating equipment repair, overhaul, manufacturing, package design and assembly, mechanical field service, vibration analysis, or diagnostics
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks or Autodesk CAD software
  • Working knowledge of rolling element bearings and sleeve or babbitt bearings
  • Working knowledge of mechanical seals and oil seals
  • Working knowledge of shaft alignment
  • Working knowledge of vibration spectrums and interpretation
  • Comfort using micrometers and calipers
  • Familiarity with seal and bearing clearances to shafts
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The Company
HQ: Winterthur
13,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1834

What We Do

Sulzer Ltd. is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications, specializing in energy-efficient pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, and purification technologies for fluids of all types. The company provides critical applications for core infrastructure and large essential industries worldwide, supporting energy security and process efficiency. Its innovative solutions enable carbon emission reductions and the development of sustainable polymers, contributing to a circular economy.

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