Mechanical Engineering Design Tech I

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Wage

$105,000 – $115,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on September 3, 2026

Job Description

Overview

ConnectDER is a dynamic, venture-backed company based in Philadelphia, PA, focused on developing innovative resource technology products for solar energy, EV charging, and home battery storage. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive the development of products from concept to manufacturing hand-off, emphasizing collaboration and high-quality service.

Responsibilities

  • Drive medium-sized mechanical designs autonomously from initial concept through manufacturing hand-off and product sustaining.
  • Create 3D CAD models, tolerance analyses, detailed part/assembly drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
  • Break down complex engineering scope into manageable tasks and track progress against estimates.
  • Own early-stage product testing by developing test procedures and evaluating system capabilities.
  • Collect, analyze, and summarize data into clear test reports to refine designs.
  • Fabricate, 3D print, and modify components to build prototype units.
  • Build prototype and sample units for product evaluation and marketing.
  • Present technical decisions and risks during design reviews and planning sessions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align on implementation details.
  • Serve as a technical role model and provide guidance to junior team members.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 3-5 years of direct relevant experience.
  • Proven capability in 3D CAD modeling, preferably Solidworks.
  • Hands-on experience in product design, specifically in plastic part design.
  • Experience in rapid prototyping and testing.
  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
  • Experience designing injection molded parts.
  • Background in electrical utility, ANSI metering, or renewable energy grid integration.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • This is a full-time position based at Headquarters in Philadelphia, PA.
  • Office-First Hybrid work style requiring at least 3 days per week in-office.
  • Requires 5% travel.

Benefits

Health Insurance
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Philadelphia, PA

Pay in context

At roughly $53/hr, this posting sits about 65% above the $32/hr median for welding jobs in Philadelphia, PA — toward the top of a $30–$43/hr middle band drawn from 25 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 88% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Philadelphia, PA

We're tracking 47 other active welding openings in Philadelphia, PA right now, from 34 different employers. 16 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 324 other active welding openings from 215 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Philadelphia, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

ConnectDER currently has 1 other opening live in Pennsylvania, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (13), Greene Tweed (9), and Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $32/hr and York at $27/hr. Philadelphia is among them.

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