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Entry Level Mechanical Engineer
Job Category: Design
Requisition Number: MECHA003437
Posting Details
Posted: May 19, 2026
Full-Time
Hybrid
LocationsShowing 1 location
Cincinnati, OH 45246, USA
Job Details
Description
Technical Knowledge and Experience
Development of design, fabrication and installation documentation.
Specification and purchase of equipment within financial budgets. Oversight of equipment fabrication and installation.
Custom design of manufacturing and packaging equipment, including robotic integration using first principal physics.
Communication and Work Expectations
Strong willingness and ability to communicate, cooperate, and work with co-workers, supervisors, and customers.
Builds and maintains healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers and customers. Maintains excellent composure, especially under pressure.
Good personal interface skills to proactively identify and resolve any personnel issues.
Develops and maintains the strong professional customer relationships that continue to generate repeat business.
Has a thorough understanding of how to execute projects quickly and efficiently.
Ensures alignment with project team and project leader. Productivity is measured by the accuracy of work finished in a specific amount of time.
Ensures the accuracy, detail and acceptability of accomplished work.
Drives issues to completion with internal and external customers.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Entry Level to 2 years of experience in mechanical design of custom manufacturing equipment, utilizing custom and commercial mechanical elements.
Proficient use of 3-D Design Software (Autodesk Inventor and Solid Edge).
Experience in creating detailed design/fabrication drawing packages and BOM’s, evaluation of mechanical tolerances and stack-ups, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
Experience in fluid power design and control such as pneumatic and hydraulic systems is preferred.
Minimum associate’s degree in mechanical engineering or comparable mechanical engineering internship.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Work Environment:
60-75% standard office setting
25-40% shop and manufacturing facility
Physical Demands:
Sufficient mobility to work in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
Must have ability to walk long distances and possess the flexibility to maneuver in and around machinery to take measurements.
When on customer startups, must be able to travel long distances by car or plane and have the stamina to work extended hours (12+ hours per day) for up to 14 continuous days.
Travel:
Up to 25%
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Associates or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Experience
Preferred
Less than 2 years:
Entry Level to 2 years of experience in mechanical design of custom manufacturing equipment, utilizing custom and commercial mechanical elements.
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