What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at Cornell Pump?
Cornell Pump Company is a prominent leader in the centrifugal pump industry with 80 years of experience and continuous growth. Our manufacturing facilities located in Clackamas, OR, Vancouver, WA, and Rock Hill, SC, allow us to serve diverse markets such as Agriculture, Industrial, Municipal, Rental, and Mining.
We are seeking an Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Sturtevant, WI, supporting our Wisconsin-based subsidiary as a Cornell employee. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead the design and development of eddy current drives, clutches, and braking systems, supporting new product innovation and performance improvements. You will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions through design, testing, and real-world application support.
Location: On-site; Sturtevant, WI
Annual Salary Range: $70,000 - $125,000 (DOE)
- Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as overall fit for the role. This position may be filled at different levels depending on the candidate’s background and expertise.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead mechanical design and analysis of eddy current drives, clutches, brakes, and integrated systems
- Manage new product development projects, including scope, timelines, and resource coordination
- Develop project proposals with market research, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and schedules
- Design and analyze mechanical components (bearings, seals, joints) and rotating equipment systems
- Apply industry standards and coordinate third-party testing for product certifications
- Collaborate with suppliers to support sourcing, development, and technical requirements
- Plan, coordinate, and execute product testing, including data analysis and performance evaluation
- Investigate field issues and support troubleshooting, including occasional travel as needed
- Provide technical support across teams, including sales, manufacturing, and service
- Deliver product training to dealers, customers, and internal teams
- Contribute to product innovation, application engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 3–8 years of relevant industry experience, including new product development
- Proven success managing projects in a fast-paced engineering environment
- Strong knowledge of mechanical design, rotating equipment, and electric motors/driven systems
- Experience with integrated mechanical and electrical system design
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
- Understanding of motor controls and systems (VFDs, PLCs, PID control, etc.)
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude with experience working on complex assemblies
- Familiarity with industry standards, testing, and certification processes
- Experience with data analysis, testing, or condition monitoring (preferred)
- Professional Engineer (PE), PMP, or SolidWorks certifications (preferred)
We offer many company benefits:
- 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at two weeks per year
- 401K Plan – Up to 7.5% (3% employer contribution and up to another 4.5% employer matching) as based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting
- Two medical plans: a PPO and an HDHP with an HSA
- Dental/Vision coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
- Supplemental health insurance: hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance
- Safety Shoes: Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years
- Prescription Safety Glasses: Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years
- Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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