Mechanical engineer job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Mechanical engineers are licensed professionals whose expertise involves creating, designing, and developing machines such as engines, power-producing machines like turbines and generators, and power-consuming machines like electronics and other appliances. They may also diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and conduct maintenance work to create and test machine prototypes.
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Example mechanical engineer requirements on a job description
Mechanical engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in mechanical engineer job postings.
Sample mechanical engineer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
- Experience in design, development and production of mechanical systems.
- Extensive knowledge of materials, tools, and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in using industry-standard engineering software.
- Familiarity with relevant safety regulations.
Sample required mechanical engineer soft skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptability to changing customer needs.
Mechanical engineer job description example 1
Joyson Safety Systems mechanical engineer job description
Together We Saves Lives!
The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets. We are committed to bringing life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems leverages the power of collaboration and innovation to provide quality and service excellence for our customers worldwide. Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 50,000 employees in 25 countries.
Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, focused on delivering quality and innovation for the future. We encourage lifelong learning and provide the resources to help our team members build the foundation for a strong future with us. We strive to promote from within, offering excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Our talented team is hard working and dedicated to keeping people safe. We promote a collaborative, open culture; as a global business, we encourage our team members to communicate and work with colleagues around the world. As our operations continue to expand, we are always on the lookout for top talent to join our winning team.
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Moses Lake facility. If you are looking to enhance your career with a dynamic, growing company, then we encourage you to apply and join the JSS team!
Summary: The individual will be responsible for providing hands-on troubleshooting support, preparing product process reporting by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information trends. Developed and design manufacturing process improvements. Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operations and make recommendations to the maintenance and production support groups in the assembly and/or propellant manufacturing operations areas. Minimum qualifications would be a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2-years work experience and an understanding of solid modeling (Inventor Preferred).
Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol screen and a background check on criminal/work history.
We are an Affirmative Action/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets. We are committed to bringing life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems leverages the power of collaboration and innovation to provide quality and service excellence for our customers worldwide. Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 50,000 employees in 25 countries.
Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, focused on delivering quality and innovation for the future. We encourage lifelong learning and provide the resources to help our team members build the foundation for a strong future with us. We strive to promote from within, offering excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Our talented team is hard working and dedicated to keeping people safe. We promote a collaborative, open culture; as a global business, we encourage our team members to communicate and work with colleagues around the world. As our operations continue to expand, we are always on the lookout for top talent to join our winning team.
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Moses Lake facility. If you are looking to enhance your career with a dynamic, growing company, then we encourage you to apply and join the JSS team!
Summary: The individual will be responsible for providing hands-on troubleshooting support, preparing product process reporting by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information trends. Developed and design manufacturing process improvements. Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operations and make recommendations to the maintenance and production support groups in the assembly and/or propellant manufacturing operations areas. Minimum qualifications would be a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2-years work experience and an understanding of solid modeling (Inventor Preferred).
Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol screen and a background check on criminal/work history.
We are an Affirmative Action/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
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Mechanical engineer job description example 2
KONE mechanical engineer job description
_KONE, founded in 1910, is one of the largest, award-winning elevator companies in the world and our offering for employees is as competitive as our offering for customers. Not only do we provide highly competitive salaries, company vehicles for specific roles, and world-class benefits for our salaried employees - we also pride ourselves on our culture and principles. Innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and ethical business practices are just some of the pillars that we use to define our own success. Come join our family in KONE Americas to be a part of something big!_
As a **Mechanical Engineer II** you will work on specific technical projects for the purpose of planning, designing and/or developing products, tools, machines and other mechanical improvements to escalator/elevator systems. May oversee installation, operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment. Works closely with other engineering disciplines in the development and application of designs to improve product quality, efficiency and reliability.
+ Plans and designs products, electromechanical devices, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment and mechanical processes.
+ Translates technical guidance received from supervisor into usable engineering data applicable to particular assignments.
+ May occasionally be required to guide technicians or drafters on specific projects.
+ Works closely with Project managers and supports Pre-Bid requirements.
+ Carries out assignments associated with design or development and manufacture of specific parts, components or minor phases of a project
+ May coordinate the activities of Level I engineers or technicians assigned to specific projects.
+ Works closely with other engineering disciplines in the development and application of methods to increase production quality, efficiency, or volume.
+ Work with other departments to improve processes. Work with external field personnel to develop installation methodology for new designs.
**Competencies:** Knows and uses well the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of field of specialization. Possesses technical writing ability and able to use Computer Aided Design methods (Auto-CAD, Pro-E, and Mechanical). Ability to read scientific and technical journals, literature, abstracts, financial reports, and legal documents. Able to apply concepts of analytic geometry, differentiations and integration of algebraic functions with applications.
**REQUIREMENTS**
+ Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), four year Technical Degree with Mechanical work experience.
+ More than 5 years professional experience. May be entry level for employees with Master's Degree
_*_ _Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis._
_We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class._
_IND123_
_At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life._
Read more on _www.kone.com/careers_
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
As a **Mechanical Engineer II** you will work on specific technical projects for the purpose of planning, designing and/or developing products, tools, machines and other mechanical improvements to escalator/elevator systems. May oversee installation, operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment. Works closely with other engineering disciplines in the development and application of designs to improve product quality, efficiency and reliability.
+ Plans and designs products, electromechanical devices, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment and mechanical processes.
+ Translates technical guidance received from supervisor into usable engineering data applicable to particular assignments.
+ May occasionally be required to guide technicians or drafters on specific projects.
+ Works closely with Project managers and supports Pre-Bid requirements.
+ Carries out assignments associated with design or development and manufacture of specific parts, components or minor phases of a project
+ May coordinate the activities of Level I engineers or technicians assigned to specific projects.
+ Works closely with other engineering disciplines in the development and application of methods to increase production quality, efficiency, or volume.
+ Work with other departments to improve processes. Work with external field personnel to develop installation methodology for new designs.
**Competencies:** Knows and uses well the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of field of specialization. Possesses technical writing ability and able to use Computer Aided Design methods (Auto-CAD, Pro-E, and Mechanical). Ability to read scientific and technical journals, literature, abstracts, financial reports, and legal documents. Able to apply concepts of analytic geometry, differentiations and integration of algebraic functions with applications.
**REQUIREMENTS**
+ Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), four year Technical Degree with Mechanical work experience.
+ More than 5 years professional experience. May be entry level for employees with Master's Degree
_*_ _Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis._
_We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class._
_IND123_
_At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life._
Read more on _www.kone.com/careers_
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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Mechanical engineer job description example 3
Apple mechanical engineer job description
Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States
Hardware
+ 4+ years of hands-on, collaborative experience designing for a production environment. High volume, consumer electronics, or health/optical sensing experience is a plus.
+ 3D CAD experience and proficiency in GD&T and tolerance analyses required
+ Practical experience with optical modules, health sensors, packaging techniques, and optoelectronic components.
+ Familiarity with FEA techniques and software packages required, basic FEA proficiency preferred
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Able to craft clear engineering documentation (2D drawings, standard operating procedures, ECOs)
+ Able to effectively collaborate with diverse team members and external vendors to define and achieve project goals.
+ Experience with JMP, MATLAB, scripting and data analysis are a plus
+ Interest, curiosity and motivation to learn and apply new engineering concepts
**Description**
You will lead the end-to-end design, development, and validation of health sensing technology into Apple's portfolio of products. You will work with a talented multifunctional team to generate and validate design concepts, and as the mechanical expert you will be responsible for engineering analysis and documentation for your piece of the project: Identifying design tradeoffs and risks to choose viable paths forward. Applying good experiment design and the scientific method to reduce design risk early. Running tolerance studies to ensure designs are feasible over manufacturing tolerances. Driving processes to meet Apple's high cosmetic standards. Supporting external manufacturing vendors with process development and root cause analysis for issues found during testing, including international travel between 15% and 25%.
**Education & Experience**
BSME required, MSME, PhD preferred
**Additional Requirements**
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Hardware
+ 4+ years of hands-on, collaborative experience designing for a production environment. High volume, consumer electronics, or health/optical sensing experience is a plus.
+ 3D CAD experience and proficiency in GD&T and tolerance analyses required
+ Practical experience with optical modules, health sensors, packaging techniques, and optoelectronic components.
+ Familiarity with FEA techniques and software packages required, basic FEA proficiency preferred
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Able to craft clear engineering documentation (2D drawings, standard operating procedures, ECOs)
+ Able to effectively collaborate with diverse team members and external vendors to define and achieve project goals.
+ Experience with JMP, MATLAB, scripting and data analysis are a plus
+ Interest, curiosity and motivation to learn and apply new engineering concepts
**Description**
You will lead the end-to-end design, development, and validation of health sensing technology into Apple's portfolio of products. You will work with a talented multifunctional team to generate and validate design concepts, and as the mechanical expert you will be responsible for engineering analysis and documentation for your piece of the project: Identifying design tradeoffs and risks to choose viable paths forward. Applying good experiment design and the scientific method to reduce design risk early. Running tolerance studies to ensure designs are feasible over manufacturing tolerances. Driving processes to meet Apple's high cosmetic standards. Supporting external manufacturing vendors with process development and root cause analysis for issues found during testing, including international travel between 15% and 25%.
**Education & Experience**
BSME required, MSME, PhD preferred
**Additional Requirements**
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024