Mechanical Engineer

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Houston, TX
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Hands-on Mechanical Engineer responsible for sustaining engineering (70%) and new product development (30%). Improve product reliability, manufacturability, and compliance for Oil & Gas hazardous-area equipment; maintain CAD/PDM documentation; manage certifications; perform stress/thermal analyses; troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems; develop validation tests; and support production and field troubleshooting.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

We’re looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to own the technical integrity and continuous improvement of our RS control solutions products. In this role, you will balance sustaining engineering (70%) with new product development (30%), directly impacting product reliability, manufacturability, and certification compliance in demanding Oil & Gas environments. This is an onsite position requiring daily collaboration with production teams and direct engagement with manufacturing processes.

If you thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment, enjoy solving real-world manufacturing challenges, and have experience working with hazardous area equipment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering improvements to existing product lines to enhance performance, reduce cost, and improve manufacturability

  • Provide engineering support for manufacturing of mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems

  • Own and maintain technical documentation including CAD models (Autodesk Inventor/Vault), engineering drawings, assembly procedures, manuals, and test specifications

  • Design equipment and components from concept through production for Engineering-to-Order (ETO) projects

  • Manage third-party product certifications (UL, CSA, ATEX, CE), ensuring compliance with hazardous area requirements

  • Perform engineering calculations including stress analysis, thermal analysis, and tolerance stack-ups

  • Troubleshoot installed equipment, including HMI/PLC interfaces, hydraulics/fluid systems, and P&IDs

  • Develop and execute validation test plans to ensure designs meet functional, safety, and regulatory standards

  • Select and specify mechanical components, electrical instrumentation, and system packaging for Oil & Gas hazardous environments

  • Present technical concepts and solutions to internal stakeholders and external customers

  • Create and maintain engineering manuals, test procedures, and technical documentation

  • Collaborate with the Machinery Integration Engineer on HMI/PLC systems for new builds, legacy systems, and troubleshooting

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (required)

  • Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in 3D CAD design from concept to production (Autodesk Inventor preferred; SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar considered)

  • Experience with Autodesk Vault or similar PDM/PLM systems (preferred)

  • Strong GD&T skills, including tolerance stack-ups and manufacturing drawing creation

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and instrumentation diagrams

  • Experience selecting electrical components for integration into mechanical systems

  • Knowledge of Oil & Gas hazardous area requirements (Class I Div 1/2, ATEX, IECEx)

  • Working knowledge of hydraulic and fluid systems; ability to troubleshoot flow-related issues

  • Familiarity with HMI/PLC systems for troubleshooting and collaboration with controls engineers (preferred)

  • Experience with lubrication systems, filtration products, or fluid handling equipment (preferred)

Experience

  • 5–7 years of mechanical design experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

  • Proven ability to independently own product design projects from concept through production

  • Experience managing or executing third-party certifications (UL, CSA, ATEX, CE)

  • Technical writing experience for engineering manuals, procedures, and documentation

  • Field troubleshooting experience involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems

Work Environment

This is an onsite role requiring daily interaction with manufacturing teams and direct engagement with production processes.

 

Why RelaDyne:

You’ll find more than just a job-you’ll discover a career with a company that values people, teamwork, and growth. Apply today and join the team driving the future of reliability.

 

Safety-Sensitive Position Notice:
This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check, drug and alcohol screening, and any other evaluations required by law or company policy.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

RelaDyne, and its affiliates, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or identity, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other protected class status.

Top Skills

Autodesk Inventor,Autodesk Vault,Solidworks,Catia,Pdm,Plm,Gd&T,Hmi,Plc,P&Ids,Ul,Csa,Atex,Ce,Iecex,Hydraulic Systems,Fluid Handling,Lubrication Systems,Filtration Products
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The Company
HQ: Cincinnati, OH
675 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

RelaDyne, headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, combines many years of expertise with our valued associates to serve more than 10,000 clients in the automotive, commercial and industrial industries. We strive to deliver valuable, dependable service and effective solutions as a trusted partner to our customers.

Our core business, focused on lubrication excellence, is accomplished through offering unmatched products and services in which we improve the reliability and efficiency of our customer’s equipment for increased profitability of their business. Through an understanding of each customer’s specific needs, our team of dedicated associates becomes a valued extension of their operations.

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