Electro-Mechanical Product Engineer

VERSA Products Company is a leading manufacturer of pneumatic directional control valves and valve automation solutions serving industrial, OEM, process control, and hazardous location markets worldwide. For over 75 years, VERSA has built its reputation on engineering excellence, innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Position Summary

This position is ideal for a hands on Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineer responsible for the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of mechanical and electro-mechanical products for the fluid power and valve automation industry. This role leads engineering projects, prepares technical documentation, collaborates with manufacturing and suppliers, and supports product certification and regulatory compliance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for existing product lines to improve performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost.

• Develop engineering concepts, perform technical analyses, prepare test plans, conduct laboratory testing, and document results.

• Design complex electro-mechanical and mechanical assemblies using 3D CAD software.

• Create, review, and release engineering documentation including:

• 3D models
• Detailed manufacturing drawings
• Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
• Test reports
• Technical specifications

• Utilize engineering simulation software to evaluate and optimize product designs.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and suppliers to ensure successful product launches and resolve technical issues.

• Review supplier components and approve production samples.

• Support Manufacturing by troubleshooting technical production issues and implementing engineering solutions.

• Manage engineering projects from concept through production while meeting schedule, quality, and cost objectives.

• Perform other engineering duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

• Minimum of six (6) years of product design experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on 3D CAD design experience.

• Experience creating mechanical assemblies, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Experience with pneumatic products, valves, fluid power, or industrial automation.

• Experience with engineering simulation software such as EFD Flow, Maxwell, or similar analysis tools.

• Familiarity with product testing, validation, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience supporting ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

• Project management experience leading engineering projects from concept to production.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative engineering team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement program

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Training and professional-development opportunities

There is a reason many people join VERSA and stay for decades! We are a family-oriented organization with opportunities to grow.