Product Engineer

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About the role Job Summary
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for researching, planning, designing, and developing mechanical products and systems. This includes instruments, controls, engines, and machines used in energy production, transmission, and measurement.
This job profile is intended for early-career professionals who apply broad theoretical knowledge and require the ability to investigate and analyze problems. Solutions are typically discussed/verified with a more senior member.

Position Summary:

This role supports the engineering, configuration, and validation of High Stator Turbo (HST) Compressors within the Order Related Engineering (ORE) department. Responsibilities include developing sales‑order‑specific mechanical and automation designs, reviewing electromechanical schematics, and creating the bill of materials (BOM) within the ERP system.

The position collaborates with cross‑functional teams (Project Managers, Tendering, Sales, and Manufacturing, to prepare technical submittals) ensure accurate order configuration, and release finalized engineering packages to Production. The role also provides hands‑on mechanical support, including product testing and troubleshooting

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review project scope and specifications and hold hand-off meetings as needed to ensure team alignment

• Prepare and manage submittal packages to ensure timely, accurate customer approvals

• Learn the HST products, serve as the SME, and bring that expertise to the local team

• Assist in designing and building HST infrastructure in the USA

• Support Tendering Activities

• Support ORE Activities as needed

• Train HST team as necessary.

• Support Procurement and MRB, Quality Assurance Team

• Act as liaison between other teams in Finland and China

• Update and maintain sales order workflows within the SAP ERP system

• Review and verify mechanical drawings and BOMs prepared by other ORE team members to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Design motor control electrical schematics by interpreting specifications, quotes, purchase orders, and company scope worksheets.

• Enter parts and create assemblies of motor control designs in the ERP system for procurement and electrical production assembly

• Support the Project Engineer with motor control design documentation for sales order submittals.

• Review sales-order-specific electrical schematics (drawings and BOMs) created by other ORE team members

• Provide electrical review and support to other departments assigned by the ORE Manager

• Support field service technicians during installation and acceptance of products

• Perform additional duties and participate in special projects as necessary

Education & Experience:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field (or equivalent practical experience with rotating equipment, industrial controls, or electromechanical systems)

• 3 – 7 years of experience in mechanical, electromechanical, or automation engineering.

• Experience with rotating machinery, compressors, turbomachinery, motors, VFDs, or similar high‑speed equipment preferred.

• Hands‑on experience reading or generating mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and BOMs.

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or test environments.

• Understanding of industrial automation, motor control, or electromechanical system integration is a plus.

• Ability to collaborate across cross‑functional and international teams.

Skills:

Required:    CAD,

SolidWorks,

Siemens TIA,

HMI In-touch

Experience in 3D modelling and drafting

                      SAP System Experience

                      Ability to use technology and analysis tools (Excel, Outlook, web, databases).

Desired:      Autodesk Inventor

Knowledge of ASME Y 14.5M 2018 Standards.

Measured by: (Key Performance Managements)

Quality:

• On-time Delivery (OTD) of Submittal Package

• Accuracy of submittal package.

• Accuracy of drawings.

• Accuracy of bill of materials (BOM).

• Accuracy within SAP

Timeliness & Collaboration:

• Adherence to data management procedures.

• Adherence to company’s attendance requirements and its safety policies.

• Ability to work with others in department.

• Ability to work with others outside of department.

Salary: $100K -120K

What we offer you

What we offer you:

401K plan with up to a 6% company match.

12 Paid Holidays.

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability.

Health savings account with employer matching

4 weeks of paid parental leave

Motivating wellness program

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