Job Description

Overview

Lincoln Electric Products Co. Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of custom equipment tailored to meet the specific applications and requirements of customers. They are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of integrated, skid-mounted equipment and power distribution solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical design and development of skid-mounted and integrated equipment solutions from concept through manufacturing and final installation.
  • Develop complete mechanical layouts, assemblies, structural frames, equipment supports, enclosures, mounting arrangements, and associated components.
  • Integrate electrical equipment, switchgear, switchboards, transformers, controls, and other system components into skid-mounted assemblies.
  • Develop and review 3D models, detailed drawings, fabrication drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation.
  • Perform mechanical design calculations and evaluate structural integrity, loading, equipment clearances, weight distribution, lifting requirements, transportation constraints, and installation requirements.
  • Ensure designs consider manufacturability, serviceability, accessibility, safety, transportation, and field installation.
  • Work closely with Electrical Engineers to ensure proper mechanical and electrical integration of equipment.
  • Partner with Manufacturing and Fabrication teams to resolve design and production issues and improve designs for manufacturability.
  • Provide technical guidance and engineering support throughout fabrication, assembly, testing, and installation.
  • Review customer specifications, drawings, technical requirements, and project documentation.
  • Participate in design reviews and identify technical risks before release to manufacturing.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and vendors regarding components, fabricated assemblies, and technical requirements.
  • Support continuous improvement, standardization, cost reduction, and development of repeatable skid/integrated solution designs.
  • Troubleshoot complex mechanical and integration issues during production and field implementation.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers and designers as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • 7+ years of progressive mechanical engineering/design experience, preferably in engineered-to-order manufacturing or complex industrial equipment.
  • Demonstrated professional experience designing skid-mounted equipment, packaged systems, or integrated equipment solutions.
  • Strong experience with mechanical equipment layout, structural frames, fabricated assemblies, mounting systems, and equipment integration.
  • Experience designing products that move from engineering into fabrication and manufacturing.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD design software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, fabrication methods, welding, sheet metal, and manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to work effectively across Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and other departments.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple technically complex projects.

Additional Information

  • Work Arrangement: Onsite – Monday-Friday

How this job compares in Woodbridge, NJ

Pay in context

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