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Mechanical Engineer

Location

Irwindale, CA

Wage

$105,000 – $135,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on November 6, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We are one of the leading manufacturers in Southern California, with a global presence and over 45 years in business. We are seeking Mechanical Engineers to join our team, offering a stable environment with opportunities for growth and competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and test all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery.
  • Apply knowledge of engineering principles to design products such as engines, instruments, controls, robots, and machines.
  • Coordinate with project managers to work on projects and understand the scope of work.
  • Use computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting equipment and software to create prototypes.
  • Analyze test results and modify designs or systems as needed.
  • Oversee the manufacturing process for machinery or equipment.
  • Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design processes.
  • Ensure project timelines are met and projects stay within budget.
  • Utilize Finite Element Analysis for product testing and design.
  • Use Matlab for complex mathematical computations and simulations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other relevant design software.
  • Strong understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, and structural analysis.
  • Advanced skills in Engineering Design, Project Engineering, and Product Design.
  • Experience in Finite Element Analysis and Matlab.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team and independently.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Proven history of successful project management.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
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How this job compares in Irwindale, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $58/hr, this posting sits about 75% above the $33/hr median for welding jobs in Irwindale, CA — toward the top of a $31–$37/hr middle band drawn from 8 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 100% 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 Irwindale, CA

Irwindale, CA currently has 9 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across California as a whole we're tracking 505 other active welding openings from 240 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Irwindale, or widen the search to California.

Jobot currently has 12 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (37), Relativity Space (18), and Welding Shop in Los Angeles, CA (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Segundo at $53/hr, Los Angeles at $51/hr, and Pasadena at $50/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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