What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Meridian Technologies?
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer 2
Location: Onsite – Lafayette, IN
Contract duration: 12 months with strong potential to extend or convert
Job Summary
Seeking a Mechanical Engineer 2 to support new product introduction and product development initiatives within a large power systems environment. This role focuses on coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams to support prototype builds, product structure management, design validation, and customer-focused implementation activities. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of engineering experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This is a full-time onsite role with limited domestic travel.
Responsibilities:
- Support new product introduction (NPI), new technology introduction (NTI), and continuous product improvement initiatives
- Research, design, develop, test, and support mechanical products and systems
- Create and maintain BOM spreadsheets and pricing arrangement structures
- Coordinate with component and platform engineering teams to ensure program requirements are met
- Manage prototype design parts, including ordering, shipping, and tracking for lab and field testing
- Assist with updating operation and maintenance manuals, service guides, parts books, and related documentation
- Investigate equipment failures and recommend corrective actions
- Assist with engineering drawings, structural design support, and blueprint interpretation
- Lead or participate in meetings with engineers and project stakeholders
- Work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology required
- 2–4 years of relevant engineering experience required (internship experience accepted)
- Experience with CAD or other engineering software applications
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
- Comfortable interacting with senior engineers and leadership
- Strong initiative, ownership mindset, and attention to detail
- Willingness to work onsite full time
- Ability to travel domestically up to 25% as needed
Screening questions:
Do you now or in the future require sponsorship (e.g. H-1B)? Y/N
EEO and ADA Statement:
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