Mechanical Engineering Senior

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

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The Mechanical Engineer designs mechanical components and assemblies in a cost effective manner that meets customer specifications and necessary product performance for automated welding equipment and Additive Manufacturing Systems. Responsibilities associated with this position are typically performed in an office setting or designated administrative area and requires occasional visits to customer facilities, vendor facilities and trade shows/conferences. Frequent movement through industrial or manufacturing areas is required along with the use of appropriate personal protective wear and consistent observance of established safety policies at all times. Applicants must be able to work on‑site a minimum of 3 days per week.

Design machine components and tooling with proper mechanical fit and tolerance, based on customer specifications.

Work with external vendors to specify commercially available parts and supplement custom designs.

Clearly document engineering calculations and decisions, referencing existing designs when applicable.

Coordinate relevant work with the Applications, Electrical, Software, Process, and Manufacturing departments.

Present finalized mechanical designs to customers during formal design reviews.

Create technical drawings in ASME style for fabrication and assembly.

Check the work of other Mechanical Engineers prior to release for manufacture.

Maintain engineering records in accordance with our design, release, and revision processes.

Support Manufacturing throughout the build process, and document the as‑built changes.

Support machine manual generation by identifying spare parts and communicating design intent.

Respond to customer and/or fabricator questions when applicable.

5+ years of mechanical design experience, specifically in OEM or capital equipment

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR an additional 5 years of relevant experience

Experience using Creo/Pro‑E modeling software; Experience checking mechanical drawings with advanced GD&T

Experience documenting engineering calculations and design changes for future reference & presentation

Experience with electro‑mechanical sensors, servo controls, large weldments, and gearboxes

MS Office, Creo/Pro‑E, Windchill PLM

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law.