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Mechanical Engineer

Cooper Machinery Services
Salina, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 6/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/26/2026

About the Company: Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, any other characteristic protected by law.



About the Role: As a Mechanical Engineer III at Cooper Machinery, you will be an integral part of the Engineering team, collaborating closely with various departments to ensure customer requirements are met. Your role will involve making decisions within defined parameters, resolving issues of moderate complexity, and contributing to the overall engineering development process.


Responsibilities:


  • Familiar with the design requirements of critical components of reciprocating compressors and determine critical-to-quality aspects.
  • Create parametric casting/forging and machining 3D models and associative manufacturing drawings.
  • Collaborate daily with the inside sales team to support aftermarket component quotations.
  • Provide support to the Quality team with Non-Conformance Report (NCR) investigations, including physical inspections.
  • Assist in the production/assembly process of Gemini and Superior New Unit production lines, involving frequent visits to the production floor for assembly inspections.
  • Provide inputs from model and drawing studies to support Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis for design improvements.
  • Implement ASME standards on manufacturing drawings/models and apply correct Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5M standard.
  • Utilize engineering functions within TeamCenter and SAP for material master and Bill of Materials (BOM) creation, checking, and approval processes.
  • Act as a consulting engineer for less experienced engineers, contributing to the growth of technical competencies within the department.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.



Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited university with 8-10 years of experience.



Required Skills:


  • Experience in mechanical engineering principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in CAD software for 3D modeling and drafting.
  • Knowledge of ASME standards and GD&T.
  • Ability to perform FEA and CFD analysis.



Preferred Skills:


  • Experience with TeamCenter and SAP.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Experience in consulting or mentoring less experienced engineers.




Equal Opportunity Statement: Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, any other characteristic protected by law.


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