Mechanical/Applications Engineer

POSITION: Mechanical/Applications Engineer 

About the position:

An award-winning leader in the industrial machinery and equipment manufacturing industry is seeking someone with a rare combination of skills to join our work family: We are looking to immediately hire the right Mechanical/Applications Engineer (in the industrial automation & positioning equipment sector). 

Responsibilities:

Product Design: Engineer custom heavy-duty positioning equipment, weld fixtures, and automation systems. 

Development: 3D models, assemblies, and detailed fabrication drawings using CAD software. 

Analysis: Review customer prints to determine optimal positioning, lifting, and rotation solutions. 

Structural sizing and component selection: Bearings, gearboxes, motors, drives 

Documentation: Create bills of materials (BOMs) and support documentation for manufacturing. 

Collaboration with teams: Work closely with fabrication, machining, and assembly teams to ensure manufacturability. 

Customer relations: Participate in customer discussions to define application requirements and provide technical support for installation and start-up as needed. 

Oversight: Support each project lifecycle from concept through build, test, and installation. Also assist teamwith integration of motors, drives, PLCs, and control components. 

Quality Control: Troubleshoot mechanical and system issues during assembly and testing, and support continuous improvement initiatives for cost, safety, quality, and standardization. 

Occasional Travel: 10-20% 

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Manufacturing Engineering 

Experience: 3+ years in mechanical design, industrial equipment, or automation including but not limited to: weldments and structural steel assemblies.

Software Skills: Proficiency with industry-standard 3D CAD software. (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar) 

Manufacturing Knowledge: motors, gearboxes, bearings, and power transmission components. 

Soft Skills: Ability to read and interpret customer drawings and specifications and excellent problem-solving skills with a “hands-on” mindset. 

Compensation & Benefits:

            Highly competitive salary and profit-sharing. $100-$120,000

            Vertical promotion opportunity.

            Financial & Retirement: 401(k) plans with company match and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions.

            Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

            Paid Time Off: Starting vacation time typically begins around three weeks, in addition to standard paid holidays.

            Safety & Ergonomics: Employees work in a highly ergonomic, safe work environment that significantly limits physical strain and fatigue.

The right candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction and without the need for current or future sponsorship. 

Resumes can be sent confidentially to dawn.ziviello@gogpac.com or inquire directly at 814-217-8588.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.