How to hire an electro-mechanical engineer

How to hire an electro-mechanical engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electro-mechanical engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electro-mechanical engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electro-mechanical engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The electro-mechanical engineer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect electro-mechanical engineer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of electro-mechanical engineers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Electro-Mechanical Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Electro-Mechanical Engineer	Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices, including tools, engines, and machines.	$31-53
   Engineer	Engineers are highly trained professionals who determine the feasibility of various projects, usually related to the construction industry. They are considered experts in mathematics and science, two disciplines that they need to use in designing and coming up with plans for projects... Show more	$31-62
   Facility Engineer	A facilities engineer specializes in managing and maintaining equipment and machinery in manufacturing plants or similar settings. Duties will revolve around conducting research and analysis through extensive data and blueprints, evaluating systems using various reports, handling issues, providing corrective measures, and performing regular inspections and maintenance... Show more	$30-60

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Solidworks
   • Mechanical Design
   • Mechanical Systems
   • Windchill
   • Test Results
   • Test Equipment
   • Engineering Design
   • Product Development
   • Prototype
   • UL
   • Data Acquisition
   • LabVIEW
   • Electrical Systems
   • Technical Support

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   Responsibilities:

   • Control and manage the testing documentation of magnetics and mechanical documents using custom small scale PDM system base on windows files.
   • Provide mechanical design and sustaining engineering expertise to troubleshoot manufacturing defect trends and achieve a more robust and producible product.
   • Instrument design are in compliance to CGMP, FDA and ISO standards.
   • Facilitate the creation of new advance product designs and layouts with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
   • Create engineering change notice (ECN) and incorporate changes per red line markup.
   • Process ECN's, maintain print room, and design machine details from engineering layout.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electro-mechanical engineer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An electro-mechanical engineer salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an electro-mechanical engineer in Florida may be lower than in California, and an entry-level electro-mechanical engineer usually earns less than a senior-level electro-mechanical engineer. Additionally, an electro-mechanical engineer with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average electro-mechanical engineer salary

   $85,912yearly

   $41.30 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electro-mechanical engineer salary

   $65,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average electro-mechanical engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$124,907	$60
   2	Oregon	$103,905	$50
   3	Washington	$101,777	$49
   4	Maryland	$92,578	$45
   5	Texas	$90,708	$44
   6	Georgia	$90,360	$43
   7	Massachusetts	$88,147	$42
   8	New York	$85,309	$41
   9	Utah	$81,834	$39
   10	Virginia	$79,028	$38
   11	North Carolina	$77,557	$37
   12	Pennsylvania	$77,333	$37
   13	Oklahoma	$76,950	$37
   14	Minnesota	$76,362	$37
   15	Ohio	$74,124	$36
   16	Michigan	$72,352	$35
   17	Kentucky	$70,061	$34
   18	South Carolina	$68,644	$33

   Average electro-mechanical engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Rivian	$116,716	$56.11	32
   2	Nokia	$113,615	$54.62	23
   3	Tesla	$110,375	$53.06	72
   4	Randstad North America, Inc.	$101,531	$48.81
   5	Schlumberger	$100,185	$48.17	7
   6	Goodwin Recruiting	$99,445	$47.81
   7	The-Panther-Group	$99,129	$47.66	7
   8	ASML Holding	$98,454	$47.33	11
   9	PEAK Technical Staffing USA	$97,271	$46.76	1
   10	ETNA	$96,993	$46.63
   11	Management Recruiters International(MRI)	$94,625	$45.49	29
   12	Matthews International	$91,654	$44.06
   13	EchoStar	$89,986	$43.26	29
   14	3M Company	$89,555	$43.06	34
   15	Allison Transmission	$88,901	$42.74	1
   16	Dorman Products	$88,820	$42.70	2
   17	Draper	$88,576	$42.58	8
   18	Westinghouse Appliances Australia	$88,131	$42.37	49
   19	Fortive	$87,578	$42.10	8
   20	Stanley Black & Decker	$86,921	$41.79	29

4. Writing an electro-mechanical engineer job description

   An electro-mechanical engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an electro-mechanical engineer job description:

   Electro-mechanical engineer job description example

   EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.
   
   Hughes has an exciting opportunity for a RF Electro-Mechanical Engineer. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.
   Responsibilities:
   Work with RF engineers, to analyze problems and perform mechanical design for RF devices to achieve RF performance Work with RF engineers to design or redesign mechanical RF devices or subsystems, using analysis and computer-aided design Develop and test prototypes of devices they design, assist RF engineer to debug RF devices mechanically Analyze the test results and optimize design or system as needed Oversee the manufacturing process for RF devices
   Basic Requirements:
   Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with RF electronics background10+ years of experience
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   Able to understand concepts of RF microwave waveguide structure and PWB design Good understanding in machining process/ low cost volume manufacturing methods/process such as diecasting, injection molding etc is needed.Good interpersonal skills to work across different engineering groups such as RF engineers, mechanical engineers and production engineers (vendors) to move RF products from design to mass production
   Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.
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   EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all-from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!
   Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary) Employee Incentives: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNetHealth: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
   
   EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right electro-mechanical engineer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with electro-mechanical engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit electro-mechanical engineers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electro-mechanical engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit electro-mechanical engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting electro-mechanical engineers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electro-mechanical engineer

   Once you've selected the best electro-mechanical engineer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new electro-mechanical engineer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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