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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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Location: Balen

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Quality Management

Experience: 3 years

In deze rol sta je in voor: Zelfstandig uitvoeren van mechanische engineering binnen Ceveso-omgevingen zoals Umicore, Exxon, Aurubis. Opstellen en beheren van budgetten, inclusief offertes en Bit-tabs. Projectmanagement: bewaken van scope, budget en tijd. Aansturen en opvolgen van projecten van A tot Z met focus op veiligheid en kwaliteit. Uitvoeren van fieldchecks (10%) en opvolgen van technische documentatie.

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

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Hengelo

Branche: Life Sciences

Expertise: Research & Development

Experience: 3 years

What will you do? Create mechanical designs in CREO for mission-critical cabinets and consoles, following strict performance and environmental requirements. Collaborate daily with system architects, electrical engineers, and test engineers to ensure design choices meet system-level goals. Develop and validate prototypes by defining structural test setups and analyzing the results with IVQ/test specialists. Ensure compliance with military standards, IP ratings, EMC requirements, modularity, accessibility, and manufacturability.

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.

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 5 years

Lead all mechanical works across fixed plant construction and commissioning phases Oversee installation and mechanical completion of crushers, conveyors, mills, pumps, and other infrastructure Manage inspections, punchlisting, QA/QC, and system handover to operations Interface with construction, commissioning, operations, and vendor teams to resolve technical issues Ensure safety, compliance, and engineering standards are maintained at all stages of delivery Contribute to planning and support startup of mechanical systems

Systems Engineer (w/m/d)

Location: Zipf

Branche: Medical devices

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

Sie führen akustische und thermische Messungen an Ultraschallsonden durch und stellen dabei höchste Qualitätsstandards sicher. Sie bestimmen Bildqualitätsparameter und nehmen Ultraschallbilder zur Analyse auf. Sie führen elektrische Messungen zur Bewertung der Sondenfunktion durch. Sie planen und koordinieren Messabläufe sowie Analysen eigenverantwortlich und arbeiten dabei eng mit anderen Fachabteilungen zusammen.

System Engineer - GSI (d/m/w)

Branche: Aerospace

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 3 years

Planung und Koordination komplexer Entwicklungsaufgaben im Rahmen eines militärischen Drohnenprojekts, insbesondere für die Bodenstation (L2-System) Übernahme der Rolle als System Engineer für das Bodensystem, inklusive technischer Definition, Steuerung der Entwicklung sowie Management von Anforderungen und Nachweisdokumentation (inkl. DOA/DAL-relevanter Inhalte) Verantwortung für Systems Engineering, Requirements Engineering sowie die fachliche Führung und Koordination des Entwicklungsteams in enger Abstimmung mit CI Technical Lead und Chief Engineer des L1-Systems Definition und Abstimmung von Zeitplänen, Priorisierung von Arbeitspaketen, Fortschrittsüberwachung sowie Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Recovery-Maßnahmen bei Abweichungen vom Plan Enge Zusammenarbeit mit dem Chief Engineer und dem COC in Getafe zur Zielerreichung sowie zur Beurteilung und Bewertung technischer Entwicklungsschritte unter Berücksichtigung von Terminen, Kosten und Kapazitäten Schnittstellenmanagement zu benachbarten L2-Systemen sowie kontinuierliche Durchführung von Soll-Ist-Vergleichen und Einleitung entsprechender Korrekturmaßnahmen Unterstützung des Einkaufs bei Lieferantenauswahl und Vertragsgestaltung, sowie technische Betreuung und Steuerung von externen Entwicklungsdienstleistern Eigenständige Bearbeitung anspruchsvoller Entwicklungsaufgaben, Gestaltung komplexer Schnittstellen und Integration neuer Technologien unter Berücksichtigung funktionaler, wirtschaftlicher und baulicher Anforderungen Bewertung, Abstimmung und Dokumentation konstruktiver Lösungen sowie Prüfung und Freigabe relevanter technischer Unterlagen und Datensätze

Industrial Engineer (w/m/d)

Location: Stuttgart

Branche: Machine & Plant Design

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

Entwicklung des Layouts für einen neuen Standort zur Motorenmontage Optimierung der Produktionsfläche (Effizienz, Arbeitsfluss, Materialtransport, Sicherheitsvorschriften) Zusammenarbeit mit interdisziplinären Teams zur Sicherstellung technischer Anforderungen und Produktionsziele Analyse bestehender Prozesse zur Identifikation von Verbesserungspotenzialen

Supplier Quality Engineer (m/w/d)

Branche: Machine & Plant Design

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

Prüfung, Entwicklung und Auditierung von Lieferanten Vorbereitung der Lieferantenauswahl in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Einkauf Definition von Qualitätsstandards und Liefervorschriften Steuerung von Abweichungen und Korrekturmaßnahmen Durchführung von Lieferantenbewertungen und Entwicklungsplänen Umsetzung von Qualitätsanforderungen gemäß IATF 16949 und ISO 9001 Bearbeitung von Reklamationen und Kundenanforderungen Stellvertretung der Qualitätsleitung

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.

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