Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Peter Albrecht Company designs, manufactures, and helps install custom hoist systems lifting large indoor scoreboards and chandeliers; enclosures for medical exam lights; and stage equipment for theaters.

We have an immediate opening for a mechanical engineer. This position will work well for someone desiring to have a key role in a small company. Work includes reviewing structural drawings provided by customers to determine how to best integrate our equipment, system design using our library of previous work as a reference along with collaboration with installers and ownership, working with established suppliers to procure parts, making product improvements, and helping with management of projects. Involvement is from start to finish.

Position requires:

• Proficiency using 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks.
• The ability to read blueprints.
• Belief and habit demonstrating that design details matter.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a basic understanding of electronics.
• A sense of curiosity with goal of understanding and improving products and processes.
• The ability to work well in a team and independently.

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering degree is preferred. A background with motorized rigging equipment is a plus but not required.

We are a small company very interested in employee satisfaction. Our goal is to produce high quality products while maintaining an enjoyable and profitable work environment for all team members.

Please visit to discover more about our products.

Since 1917, the Peter Albrecht name has been associated with quality stage rigging. Early product offerings included stage curtains and manual systems to reliably and creatively raise and lower loads (curtains, scenery, lights, speakers, acoustical panels, etc.) with a focus on safety and efficiency. Later PAC used its expertise to pioneer some of the first motorized rigging systems in the world through the use of electric motors, speed reducers, brakes, controls and specialized components to move and manage the load.

Company Description

Since 1917, the Peter Albrecht name has been associated with quality stage rigging. Early product offerings included stage curtains and manual systems to reliably and creatively raise and lower loads (curtains, scenery, lights, speakers, acoustical panels, etc.) with a focus on safety and efficiency. Later PAC used its expertise to pioneer some of the first motorized rigging systems in the world through the use of electric motors, speed reducers, brakes, controls and specialized components to move and manage the load.