Mechanical Engineer

About the company:

Stickle Steam Specialties designs, manufactures, and installs industrial steam systems for manufacturing plants, particularly in the corrugated packaging, food processing, and meat rendering industries. Stickle Steam has a proud history as a family-owned business for over 100 years. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, our midwestern roots have always translated into our business through hard work and dedication to our clients. You will be part of a team that makes the difference in bringing customers a high-quality product at a great price.

About the role:

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing Stickle steam systems and providing technical support to customers throughout the project lifecycle, including system design, troubleshooting, installation, and startup. This role requires 50-75% travel.

• Develop technical specifications, system designs, and CAD drawings for customer projects.
• Provide engineering support for customer inquiries, installations, troubleshooting, and system startups.
• Apply mechanical engineering knowledge across system design, drafting, programming, troubleshooting, and customer support.
• Evaluate projects from a big-picture perspective, considering system requirements, customer needs, and business objectives.
• Conduct customer site reviews, system audits, and evaluations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and internal teams to support successful project execution.
• Independently identify challenges, develop solutions, and drive projects forward with ownership and accountability.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to customers, internal teams, and leadership.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Travel up to 75% or more, including occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
  

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Engineering degree preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or other 2D design software required.
• Experience with pneumatic systems and valves/controls required.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley preferred.
• Versatile mechanical engineering knowledge with the ability to contribute across multiple areas rather than a single specialty.
• Ability to understand broader system design, project objectives, and customer needs beyond individual drafting or programming tasks.
• Comfortable taking on diverse responsibilities and adapting to changing priorities
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a desire to learn, and a commitment to continuous growth and improvement.
• Must have a positive, team-oriented attitude by approaching challenges with a collaborative, solution-focused mindset while fostering a respectful and supportive work environment.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service by adapting quickly to changing priorities, communicating professionally, and building positive relationships with customers and teammates.