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Overview

Emerson Power & Water Solutions is a global leader in power and water automation, offering a Mechanical Design Engineer position focused on Hydro Power Projects in Blue Bell, PA or Cranberry Township, PA. The role involves developing mechanical designs and collaborating with various teams to support automation and controls projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed 2D and 3D mechanical models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings using CAD design tools.
  • Design and develop custom automation equipment, instrumentation mounting systems, sensor assemblies, brackets, supports, and mechanical interfaces.
  • Create tubing, piping, installation, and equipment layout drawings that support automation and control systems.
  • Develop equipment bills of materials (BOMs), fabrication packages, assembly instructions, and engineering documentation.
  • Support system integration activities involving sensors, instrumentation, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, motors, pumps, variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, DCS systems, and operator interface equipment.
  • Interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and instrumentation drawings to ensure accurate design integration.
  • Collaborate with controls engineers, project engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, safety evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support procurement activities through component selection, specification development, and technical reviews.
  • Coordinate with fabrication, assembly, and field installation teams to resolve design and integration issues.
  • Maintain engineering documentation, revision control, and design records in accordance with company procedures.
  • Assist with equipment startup, installation support, and commissioning activities when required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, machine design, industrial automation, or related engineering environments.
  • Experience developing detailed fabrication drawings, mechanical assemblies, and installation packages.
  • Proficiency with CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
  • Knowledge of industrial equipment, instrumentation, sensors, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.
  • Understanding of GD&T principles and engineering drawing standards.
  • Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic schematics.
  • Strong troubleshooting, technical communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Willing and able to travel up to 15% within North America, as needed.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$33/hr across 137 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Blue Bell, PA

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