How to hire a model engine mechanic

How to hire a model engine mechanic, step by step

Here's a step-by-step model engine mechanic hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your model engine mechanic job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a model engine mechanic for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A model engine mechanic's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, model engine mechanics from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of model engine mechanic salaries for various roles:

   Type of Model Engine Mechanic	Description	Hourly rate
   Model Engine Mechanic	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.	$26-50
   Mechanical Design Engineer	A mechanical design engineer specializes in designing various mechanical devices that will be vital in developing machinery or large structures. One of their primary responsibilities revolves around conducting thorough research and analysis, establishing layouts and prototypes, producing progress reports, and working alongside fellow engineers and skilled professionals... Show more	$28-46
   Mechanical Designer	A mechanical designer is responsible for designing mechanical equipment and devices, together with the engineers and other technology professionals. Mechanical designers create layouts following the clients' specifications, perform structural analysis, and analyze dimensions to ensure quality... Show more	$22-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • C++
   • Linux
   • LS-DYNA
   • Prototyping
   • In-House
   • CATIA
   • Technical Reports
   • Product Development
   • Fluid Dynamics
   • MATLAB
   • Profiling
   • Revit
   • BIM
   • CFD

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage automation projects including purchasing, scheduling fabrication and assembly, debugging, and delivery to customer.
   • Provide fundamental understanding of thermoacoustic mechanism and assistance to device prototyping design of glass incorporating thermoacoustics.
   • Develop the flow of the accurate timing model for Verilog simulations for more accurate simulations results using SiliconSmart and PrimeTime.
   • Develop the flow of the accurate timing model for Verilog simulations for more accurate simulations results using SiliconSmart and PrimeTime.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your model engine mechanic job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A model engine mechanic 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 a model engine mechanic in Iowa may be lower than in California, and an entry-level model engine mechanic usually earns less than a senior-level model engine mechanic. Additionally, a model engine mechanic 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 model engine mechanic salary

   $76,923yearly

   $36.98 hourly rate

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   Entry-level model engine mechanic salary

   $56,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average model engine mechanic salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$105,083	$51
   2	Massachusetts	$93,170	$45
   3	Michigan	$83,688	$40
   4	Indiana	$83,174	$40
   5	Oregon	$81,811	$39
   6	Georgia	$81,579	$39
   7	Colorado	$81,224	$39
   8	Texas	$77,149	$37
   9	Ohio	$73,455	$35
   10	Minnesota	$70,787	$34
   11	North Carolina	$69,975	$34
   12	Wisconsin	$68,964	$33

   Average model engine mechanic salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Cornerstone Research	$138,365	$66.52
   2	Apple	$131,917	$63.42	243
   3	Google	$125,587	$60.38	36
   4	Cirrus Logic	$103,462	$49.74	2
   5	Lam Research	$101,845	$48.96	6
   6	Amd	$97,557	$46.90	36
   7	Broadcom	$96,630	$46.46	39
   8	Bloom Energy	$95,139	$45.74
   9	Sandia National Labs	$93,270	$44.84	4
   10	MathWorks	$93,260	$44.84
   11	Intel	$91,040	$43.77	8
   12	International Trucks	$90,782	$43.65
   13	Corning Incorporated	$90,555	$43.54	25
   14	Tesla	$90,405	$43.46	72
   15	Analog Devices	$90,333	$43.43	11
   16	Ford Motor	$89,042	$42.81	49
   17	Navistar	$88,890	$42.74
   18	PRO Unlimited	$87,387	$42.01
   19	Lucid Motors	$85,862	$41.28	26
   20	IBM	$84,805	$40.77	90

4. Writing a model engine mechanic job description

   A job description for a model engine mechanic role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a model engine mechanic job description:

   Model engine mechanic job description example

   Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI), An AspenTech Business, is a fast-paced, growing, high technology company, headquartered in Medina, Minnesota. As a world leader in the Operations Technology (OT) field, OSI develops and supplies state-of-the-art energy management, optimization and control software solutions to energy utility companies worldwide.
   The Role
   Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) www.osii.com, proud to be an AspenTech Business, is a fast-paced, growing, high technology company, headquartered in Medina, Minnesota. As a world leader in the Operations Technology (OT) field, OSI develops and supplies state-of-the-art energy management, optimization, and control software solutions to energy utility companies worldwide.
   
   OSI's Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a high growth area in our business that unlocks an electric distribution utility's ability to monitor, manage, control, and optimize the grid. As an ADMS Model Engineer you will be involved in all aspects of the successful delivery of systems to our customers. You will be highly engaged with our customers leading and supporting efforts to design, build, configure, troubleshoot, and test the deployment of our systems. This position gives you broad exposure to the entire ADMS and will focus on extracting, translating, and loading the utility's electrical distribution network model into OSI's ADMS. In this role, you will be a primary point of contact for distribution electrical network modeling work with our customers throughout the project lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to work across functional teams including ADMS Application Engineers, the Architecture & Product Solution teams, and our Software Development organization. You will be reporting to an ADMS Delivery Lead or Manager.
   
   Your Impact
   Implementation of control systems at electric utilities that improve their efficiency to operate the modern grid while ensuring contract requirements and specifications are met Participate in design, planning, and execution of ADMS projects Lead customer workshops focused on data modeling Supporting customer testing events Work closely with OSI development teams to troubleshoot, prioritize, and test product changes Interface with the utilities Geographic Information System (GIS) teams to extract, translate, and load the electrical network model to the Distribution Management SystemDevelop data extraction logic and perform model validation Configure and integrate software components to meet contract requirement specifications and test with customers Train customers on how to operate the systems being delivered Provide technical support to troubleshoot and resolve issues observed on live systems
   
   What You'll Need
   Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with specializations in Power Systems and/or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience3-5 years' experience in the Utility Power Industry or equivalent Basic command line and computer navigation skills (Windows and Red Hat) Experience troubleshooting complex systems and software applications Knowledge of system designs, computer systems, engineering practices, and control systems GIS maintenance, administration, and data entry experience Database and data structure knowledge and experience (SQL, XML, Mongo, GIS) Strong communication skills, both verbally and written Proven ability to organize and prioritize work within tight timelines Willingness to travel (25% average)
   
   Preferred Requirements
   Master's degree in Power Systems Engineering or equivalent a plus5+ years' experience in the Utility Power Industry

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5. Post your job

   To find the right model engine mechanic 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 model engine mechanics they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit model engine mechanics 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 model engine mechanic job on Zippia to find and recruit model engine mechanic candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with model engine mechanic candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   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 model engine mechanic

   Once you've selected the best model engine mechanic 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 good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new model engine mechanic first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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