Senior Mechanical Designer

Senior Process & Mechanical Designer

Engineering and manufacturing company specializing in custom process equipment, skid systems, and industrial automation solutions for customers across a wide range of industries including chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, energy, and advanced manufacturing.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Process & Mechanical Designer to lead the design of complex skid-mounted and modular process systems from concept through fabrication.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the mechanical and process design of industrial skid and modular systems.
• Develop P&IDs, equipment layouts, piping drawings, and detailed fabrication packages.
• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, fabrication, controls, and field service teams.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Mentor junior designers and help establish engineering standards and best practices.
• Support fabrication and commissioning activities as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial process and/or mechanical design experience.
• Strong AutoCAD 2D/3D and SolidWorks skills.
• Experience designing piping systems, process equipment, and skid-mounted assemblies.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and support project estimating.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Experience

• Industrial machinery or automation system design.
• Pressure vessel design, advanced piping layouts, or pipe stress analysis.
• SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, or Caesar II.
• ISO 9001, Lean, or Six Sigma experience.
• Experience with 3D point cloud modeling.

Additional Information

• Rochester, NY (onsite)
• Occasional travel (less than 25%)
• Competitive hourly compensation: $35.64-$53.46/hr, based on experience.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to work on custom-engineered industrial systems from concept through fabrication while collaborating with an experienced multidisciplinary engineering team, we’d love to hear from you.