Senior Mechanical Engineer

Sweed Machinery is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, test, and implement industrial equipment and engineered solutions. This hands‑on role manages projects from concept through implementation, works directly with customers and suppliers, and supports testing, commissioning, and startup in the field.

This is a full‑time, onsite position at our Gold Hill, Oregon facility. This role does not support remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Reports To:

Engineering Operations Manager

Primary Duties

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and improve industrial equipment and mechanical systems.
• Manage multiple engineering projects from concept through implementation while balancing priorities and deadlines.
• Develop solutions that integrate Sweed equipment with customer facilities and other manufacturers’ equipment.
• Design and test concepts to automate customer‑specific processes.
• Review specifications, drawings, and project information to define technical requirements and scope.
• Work directly with customers to understand project needs and clarify technical requirements.
• Collaborate with Controls, Manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines to ensure complete system integration.
• Research suppliers and vendors and select appropriate components for the application.
• Perform equipment testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and startup support.
• Travel to customer and manufacturing locations within the U.S. and Canada as needed, up to approximately 15%.

Core Competencies

• Strong mechanical aptitude with a practical, hands‑on approach to engineering and problem solving.
• Able to solve complex technical problems independently and as part of an integrated team.
• Strong project organization, prioritization, and time‑management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain technical information to non‑technical audiences.
• Collaborative and effective across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
• Self‑directed, dependable, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, iterative design and manufacturing environment.

Education, Experience & Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering or industrial equipment design experience preferred, with significant experience designing machinery, equipment, or engineered systems.
• Proficiency with Solid Edge or similar 3D mechanical design software.
• Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical drive systems.
• Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, and project information and translate them into practical engineering solutions.
• Hands‑on experience building, assembling, troubleshooting, or repairing equipment; familiar with common hand and diagnostic tools.
• ERP system experience preferred.
• PLC/HMI familiarity preferred.
• Additional hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical installation, and field troubleshooting experience preferred.

Special Requirements

• Be able to work in a drug free environement.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug and health screen.

What Success Looks Like

• Engineering projects are technically sound, well organized, and completed on schedule.
• Designs integrate effectively with customer equipment, facilities, and processes.
• Technical challenges are identified and resolved early, with clear communication across Engineering, Manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
• The team can rely on this role to independently work through complex mechanical problems and deliver practical, manufacturable solutions.