Mechanical engineers are innovative problem solvers with strong reasoning skills. Mechanical engineers have invaluable mechanical knowledge and experience that make their profession critical to ensuring mechanical systems and devices, such as engines, machines, robots, and other mechanical tools, always remain operational.
In this career, mechanical engineers apply their creativity and technical skills in mechanics to troubleshoot a range of mechanical problems. They also help keep machines and systems running, run tests, evaluate their results and, design and develop new mechanical products. Mechanical engineers often work in the office, but sometimes must visit the sites where machines, systems or devices are operating to assess or fix them. It is also common for mechanical engineering technicians to help mechanical engineers to design, create, evaluate, and produce machines and mechanical devices.
Given the importance of having smooth-running mechanics in many industries, mechanical engineers can find jobs in a wide range of industries. Sectors include manufacturing, architectural engineering, and infrastructure design, automotive, transportation, aerospace, energy, computer, and electronic manufacturing including robotics, and more.
In the architectural engineering sector, mechanical engineers may be responsible for designing and building bridges. While in the aerospace industry, mechanical engineers may be involved in designing and building airplanes, helicopters, satellites, and other incredible machinery. There is no shortage of exciting possibilities for a skilled and self-motivated mechanical engineer!
If a mechanical engineer also possesses electrical engineering knowledge and experience, this role is often referred to as an electromechanical engineer. In this role, engineers apply their blended mechanical and electrical expertise to assess, resolve and prevent issues in electromechanical machine systems and components, or to design and build such machines and devices. The sectors in which electromechanical engineers can work are very similar to those of the mechanical engineer.
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Mechanical Verification Engineer (m/w/d)
Location: Würzburg
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 2 years
Planung, Durchführung und Bewertung der Verifikation von mechanischen, elektromechanischen und elektropneumatischen Systemkomponenten Durchführung von Systemtests und Zuverlässigkeitsprüfungen Entwicklung und Koordination von Teststrategien und Testmethoden Sicherstellen der Einhaltung der Testprozesse und -standards sowie die Qualität des Testdesigns Koordination von externen Prüfungen Definieren von Anforderungen Beratung der Testteams in folgenden Themen: konformes Testvorgehen, Verifikationsplanung
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Vancouver
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 5 years
Apply working knowledge of engineering principles to assigned engineering projects, using sound engineering, data measurement, and collection, calculations, analysis, interpretation, and problem-solving. Review, interpret, comment, and approve mechanical engineering deliverables. Review reports for mechanical design projects and provide recommendations to the site team and to project consultants. Lead the mechanical efforts on large/complex mineral processing engineering projects, which may include the development of new or modification to existing systems and processes, including the responsibility of approving work from other engineering disciplines. Manage projects and serve as a mechanical subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex projects. Managing the mechanical discipline of an engineering consultant, construction planning and construction supervision. Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas Develop and/or review scopes of work, evaluate proposals, draft formalized internal requests for funding. May evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment as approved and required. Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
QA/ QC Mechanical Engineer
Location: Batam
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 4 years
Review and ensure compliance of mechanical works (HVAC, chilled water, fire protection, etc.) with project specifications, design drawings, and applicable codes. Conduct inspections and quality checks on-site for mechanical installations during various stages of the construction process. Evaluate and approve mechanical method statements, material submittals, and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs). Coordinate with design consultants, main contractors, and subcontractors to address technical issues and ensure timely resolution of non-conformities. Witness testing and commissioning activities for mechanical systems and ensure proper documentation is in place. Monitor and maintain proper records of QA/QC activities, including inspection reports, NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), and corrective actions. Participate in quality audits and provide feedback on quality performance to relevant stakeholders. Support the project team in maintaining a high standard of mechanical quality control aligned with client expectations and industry best practices.
Reverse Engineer / Service Engineer (w/m/d)
Location: Mannheim
Branche: Aerospace
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 1 years
Begutachtung von Schäden an Teilen und Baugruppen von Turbomaschinen Erstellung von Befundberichten und Mengengerüsten als Grundlage für Reparaturangebote Erstellung aller für Reparaturarbeiten in den Werkstätten erforderlichen Unterlagen, Stücklisten und Zeichnungen Sicherstellung der Arbeitssicherheitsanforderungen in der Befund- und Reparaturphase Technische Vertriebsunterstützung
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Eindhoven
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 0 years
Wat ga je doen? Je ontwerpt en tekent mechanische installaties of onderdelen ervan, zoals piping en flenzen, in samenwerking met Project Engineering. Je stelt overzichts- en detailtekeningen op volgens projectspecificaties en geldende kwaliteitseisen. Je controleert tekeningen en accordeert deze waar nodig, en ondersteunt bij sterkteberekeningen. Je documenteert tekeningen nauwkeurig en zorgt voor correcte opslag en versiebeheer. Je houdt je technische kennis up-to-date en denkt actief mee over procesverbeteringen binnen het team.
System Engineer Energysystems
Location: Wien
Branche: Renewable Energy
Expertise: Research & Development
Experience: 2 years
Als System Engineer sind Sie für die technische Abwicklung des Systems elektrische Anlagen verantwortlich. Sie sind erster Ansprechpartner:in für Kund:innen, Consultants, Engineers und Lieferant:innen. Detailliert erarbeiten Sie Konzepte der elektrischen Anlagenteile und verantworten die technische Abwicklung von der Auslegung bis zur Inbetriebnahme. Im Projekt behalten Sie die Termine, Qualität und Kosten im Blick und erstellen Reportings. Zudem arbeiten Sie am Risk und Claim Management aktiv mit.
DevOps Engineer (w/m/d)
Location: Bremen
Branche: Information Technology
Expertise: IT & Shared Services
Experience: 1 years
Als DevOps Engineer sind Sie für die Gewährleistung eines stabilen und performanten Softwareentwicklungssystems in Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Fachbereichen verantwortlich. Die Analyse und Behebung von Störungen und Fehlern im Rahmen des technischen Supports der DevOps-Plattform gehört ebenfalls zu Ihren Aufgaben. Sie unterstützen den kontinuierlichen Verbesserungsprozess durch Automatisierung von Abläufen, Evaluation von Werkzeugen und Begleitung deren Lebenszyklus. Zudem erstellen und pflegen Sie die technischen Dokumentationen zur Sicherstellung eines reibungslosen Betriebs. Sie führen Coachings durch und unterstützen die Mitarbeitenden im Umgang mit der Plattform, den verwendeten Werkzeugen und automatisierten Abläufen. Nicht zuletzt liegt die Betreuung der DevOps-Infrastruktur sowie Bereitstellung von 3rd-Party-Komponenten ebenfalls in Ihren Händen.
System Engineer (m/w/d)
Location: Freiburg im Breisgau
Branche: Automotive
Expertise: IT & Shared Services
Experience: 2 years
Konfiguration und Inbetriebnahme handelsüblicher IT- und Netzwerkkomponenten in einem sicherheitskritischen Umfeld Klärung der technischen Machbarkeit, Mitgestaltung der Systemarchitektur und Optimierung des Systems hinsichtlich Kosten-Nutzen-Aspekten Analyse von Systemanforderungen und Entwicklung entsprechender Testprozeduren Planung, Spezifikation und Durchführung von manuellen und/oder automatisierten Tests Dokumentation der Ergebnisse sowie Erfassung und Analyse von Abweichungen Koordination aller internen und externen Zulieferer, wie z.B. Dokumentation, Testabteilung, Hardwareabstimmung, Softwareprodukte und -entwicklung
Quality Engineer (w/m/d)
Location: Bremen
Branche: Machine & Plant Design
Expertise: Quality Management
Experience: 3 years
Organisation und Priorisierung der Qualitätsmeldungen / Non-Conformities in der Fertigung Qualität der Beschreibung der Qualitätsmeldung sicherstellen Zusammen mit dem Production Engineering die direkten Auswirkung der Qualitätsmeldung auf den Produktionsfluss analysieren und ad-hoc Maßnahmen definieren Qualitätsmeldung im Sinne eines Projektansatzes abarbeiten, verfolgen und schließen Aktions-Workflow definieren und mit den Verantwortlichen die Lieferdaten und Liefergegenstände vereinbaren In enger Abstimmung mit dem Production Engineering Team die notwendigen Arbeitsaufträge realisieren Abarbeitung der Aktionen verfolgen, und Ergebnisse aktiv einfordern Aktionen ggf. zur Priorisierung eskalieren Ursachenanalyse wo notwendig einleiten
Quality Engineer (m/w/d)
Location: Bielefeld
Branche: Infrastructure
Expertise: Quality Management
Experience: 1 years
Sie erarbeiten und überprüfen Maßnahmen zur Lieferantenentwicklung sowie für Produktentwicklungsprozessen Sie stellen eine kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung der Qualitätsstandards entlang der Prozess- und Lieferkette sicher Sie betreuen unsere Produkte von Serienstart an gemeinsam mit unseren Produktionseinheiten Sie arbeiten in unseren internationalen Produktprojekten und übernehmen die Qualitätsplanung zur Produkt- und Prozessabsicherung
Common mechanical engineer responsibilities
A mechanical engineer is responsible for performing a range of important engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:
- Maintaining or improving mechanical components, instruments, products, or systems;
- Interpreting mechanical system specifications and creating technical drawings;
- Innovatively designing complex mechanical systems that require precise calculations;
- Inspecting, monitoring, testing, detecting, preventing, and solving an array of mechanical problems, such as fixing an engine or component that has failed;
- Using engineering software and computer-assisted design (CAD) software to execute tasks;
- Building and deploying functional mechanical systems, machines, or devices;
- Collaborating with diverse technicians, like mechanical engineering technicians, other multidisciplinary engineers, and team members, as well as customers on the mechanical engineering projects;
- Collecting data or writing reports related to mechanical design projects;
- Preparing detailed documentation and specifications for the purchase of mechanical equipment and materials or to track processes;
- Delivering results in line with agreed project timelines and budgets;
- Ensuring the compliance of mechanical engineering outputs with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
- Always assuring the safety and security of team members;
- Traveling to inspect mechanical systems or devices.
Qualifications for mechanical engineers
Mechanical engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field. In some countries, an engineering license may also be required.
Additional supporting skills and experience include:
- 3-5 years of engineering experience
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems, or a combination of electronics and mechanics knowledge;
- Excellent applied math, statistics, and design skills;
- Proficiency in using diverse computer operating system hardware & software, and the latest design, modeling, and calculation software like
- AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Matlab/LabView, or similar;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with other technicians and team members;
- Some work experience gained through an apprenticeship or in a relevant role is an advantage.