Top Mechanical Engineering Jobs

Design mechanical systems for commercial buildings, perform load calculations and code research, coordinate with engineers, administrators, and drafters, and conduct periodic job site observations. The role requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical or architectural engineering, with consulting or MEP design experience preferred. Candidates will apply engineering principles independently while collaborating with project managers and internal teams.

Leads complex mechanical-system projects for vertical buildings, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design, analysis, specifications, quality control, site assessments, and technical reporting. Provides client guidance, mentoring, training, and field support while coordinating with architects, engineers, and project managers. May also manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, billing, contracts, deliverables, client relationships, and construction support. Designs emphasize energy efficiency, sustainability, safety, and high-performance building systems.

Leads mechanical engineering design and project delivery for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems in complex building projects. Performs analysis, calculations, specifications, quality control, site assessments, and technical reporting. Depending on the career path, manages project schedules, budgets, billing, client relationships, construction support, and multidisciplinary coordination. Mentors staff, supports high-performance sustainable design, resolves field issues, and communicates with clients and project teams.

Designs complex optomechanical and optoelectronic subsystem assemblies for quantum computing systems. Responsibilities include translating requirements into designs, rapid prototyping, owning designs through production, creating process documentation and BOMs, conducting FMEA and risk analyses, performing basic structural and thermal analyses, and maintaining engineering revision control. The role requires collaboration across cryogenics, optics, electronics, and manufacturing teams, with strong emphasis on manufacturability, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and precision design.

Designs, prototypes, tests, and improves mechanical components and subassemblies for quantum computing hardware. Develops CAD models, drawings, bills of materials, and design documentation. Performs tolerance, thermal, materials, manufacturability, and first-order engineering analyses using calculations, test data, and simulation tools. Supports hands-on assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and testing while collaborating with engineering teams and suppliers.

Provides hands-on technical leadership for manufacturing process development, tooling, equipment optimization, plant layout, automation, and continuous improvement. Designs fixtures and tooling using 3D CAD, analyzes process data, supports production equipment, leads improvement projects, and collaborates with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations. Requires a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience, 2–4 years in manufacturing or industrial engineering, CAD proficiency, process simulation, lean and Six Sigma knowledge, and hands-on tooling experience.

Designs, analyzes, and supports mechanical seals, couplings, bearings, filters, and fluid-control products. Responsibilities include application engineering, advanced seal and fluid calculations, CSTEDY analysis, product development, testing, failure investigation, troubleshooting, technical specifications, CAD direction, engineering change control, customer presentations, and technical training. The role also manages development projects, supports production transitions, and provides technical guidance to engineers and customers.

Mechanical Engineering Interns support the design, development, analysis, testing, prototyping, and release of mechanical hardware for rail equipment. Responsibilities include using Creo for design improvements, updating models and drawings, supporting production and manufacturing initiatives, analyzing data, and maintaining engineering documentation. The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, a 3.0+ GPA, mechanical design knowledge, familiarity with design software, Microsoft Office skills, and strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Supports new product development for rail equipment through mechanical design, analysis, testing, prototyping, drawing and model updates, and hardware release activities. Uses Creo and Microsoft Office, analyzes data with mentorship, assists production engineering initiatives, and collaborates across departments. The role is intended for an engineering student with mechanical design knowledge and strong communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and relationship-building skills.

Provides hands-on technical leadership for manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment optimization, plant layout, automation, and continuous improvement. Designs fixtures and jigs using 3D CAD, analyzes process data, troubleshoots equipment, supports production and equipment installations, and leads cost, quality, safety, and efficiency initiatives. Collaborates with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Product Engineering while ensuring compliance with manufacturing and environmental standards.

Supports chemical and food/beverage industrial process engineering projects from concept through construction and commissioning. Responsibilities include engineering studies, calculations, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment selection and specifications, sanitary CIP/COP design, process-layout reviews, vendor and field installation reviews, bid packages, and site surveys. The role coordinates with multidisciplinary teams and requires up to 30% travel for facility and construction support.

Leads process engineering projects for chemical and industrial clients from inception through construction. Responsibilities include engineering studies, reports, calculations, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, procurement support, process deliverable review, bid packages, multidisciplinary coordination, contractor and vendor collaboration, and field work. The role requires mechanical engineering expertise, PE licensure or progress toward licensure, industrial process experience, and familiarity with process simulation, utility systems, building codes, chemical storage, and wastewater treatment.

Leads process engineering projects from concept through construction for chemical and industrial clients. Develops PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, equipment specifications, procurement documents, bid packages, and engineering reports. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams, reviews deliverables, supports contractors and vendors, performs field work, and provides client-facing technical support. The role also involves utility systems, chemical storage requirements, industrial wastewater, dust collection, and process simulation.

Supports chemical and food or beverage industrial projects from concept through construction and commissioning. Develops process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, calculations, equipment specifications, procurement packages, and engineering deliverables. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, contractors, and clients; reviews submittals and field installations; and supports sanitary design, GMP compliance, utility systems, site surveys, tie-ins, construction, and startup. Travel to operating facilities may comprise up to 30% of the role.

Designs machines, robots, automated equipment, and mechanical structures from concept through first build and deployment. Responsibilities include developing system requirements, informing product architecture, performing structural and mechanical analyses, overseeing hardware testing, troubleshooting hands-on issues, and managing project schedules. The role supports development of autonomous power-deployment systems in a cross-functional startup environment.

Architect, design, analyze, build, and install novel solar racking systems. Own mechanical product development from concept through first build, using hand calculations, FEA, and CAD. Develop automation tools and equipment for large-scale solar deployment, generate innovative system and part-level solutions, troubleshoot hands-on issues, and manage project schedules in a rapidly changing startup environment.

Implements, optimizes, and supports electro-mechanical systems, automation, inspection technologies, and manufacturing equipment. Leads root-cause investigations, corrective actions, continuous improvement, equipment installation, validation, PLC programming, troubleshooting, tooling development, capacity planning, and manufacturing process improvements. Collaborates cross-functionally, supports training and safety initiatives, and evaluates capital investments, productivity, quality, and cost performance.

Designs industrial machinery and equipment throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development and engineering analysis through manufacturing support and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include creating detailed designs, drawings, technical documentation, BOMs, and calculations; improving designs; supporting equipment builds; and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, operations, and project management teams. The role uses SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools.

Designs, analyzes, prototypes, manufactures, tests, and commissions mechanical components and subsystems for stellarator fusion systems. Responsibilities include structural, thermal, and electromagnetic simulation; CAD design and technical drawings; tooling; design for manufacturability; qualification testing; manufacturing support; progress reporting; stakeholder collaboration; and mentoring junior engineers.

Designs HVAC systems for multifamily, data center, commercial, retail, and institutional facilities. Produces mechanical drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit, performs field investigations, conducts load calculations and equipment selection, and designs ductwork, piping, wet-side and dry-side systems. Coordinates quality control, scheduling, programming, and progress across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines while applying applicable building and energy codes.

Design and develop rack- and tray-level mechanical enclosures for high-performance power electronics. Responsibilities include chassis design, component selection, tolerance and DFM analysis, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, qualification, and preparation of drawings, BOMs, and change orders. The role supports products throughout their lifecycle, from concept through volume production and sustaining, while collaborating with hardware, thermal, manufacturing, compliance, and customer support teams.

Designs and releases mechanical tooling, fixtures, support equipment, and engineering drawings for coating and production operations. Manages tooling inventory, vendors, purchasing, documentation, and work instructions. Provides floor troubleshooting and CAD support, assists with equipment and prototype integration, and leads continuous improvement, yield enhancement, and process optimization efforts across production, engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams.

Converts legacy 2D drawings and 3D models into model-based definitions using Creo, including semantic PMI, GD&T, model parameters, BOMs, validation checks, derivative files, and PLM release. The role supports interface structure, obsolescence reviews, and process improvements. Candidates need 3–7 years of mechanical CAD experience, GD&T knowledge, and readiness to learn Creo MBD. U.S. citizenship and work authorization without visa sponsorship are required.

Designs and develops spacecraft structures, payload, and antenna mechanical hardware from requirements through integration and testing. Responsibilities include CAD-based design documentation, manufacturing support, structural test planning, supplier and customer coordination, and technical problem-solving. The role requires onsite work in Dulles, Virginia, occasional travel, and collaboration across engineering disciplines. Experience with Creo, GD&T, 3D printing, design for manufacturing, and metallic or composite materials is valuable.

Design and prototype mechanical systems and components for AI-driven robots. Create 3D models and fabrication drawings, run simulations and tests, iterate through hands-on prototyping, coordinate with vendors, and ensure integration with electrical and software systems. Travel ~25% for site visits.