Mechanical Applications Engineer – Chesterfield, VA

Mechanical Design & Engineering

• Develop new mechanical equipment and modify existing designs.
• Create practical solutions through CAD modeling, reverse engineering, redesign, prototyping, and field testing.
• Perform engineering calculations and use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate designs.
• Improve equipment performance, manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and cost.
• Maintain standard equipment designs and related engineering documentation.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, bills of materials, and design records.

Applications & Project Management

• Manage engineering projects from concept through manufacturing, testing, implementation, and lifecycle support.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, suppliers, manufacturing, operations, and other engineering teams.
• Support equipment rebuilds and refurbishment projects, including inspections, repair planning, upgrades, testing, and delivery.
• Help ensure equipment meets customer specifications, engineering requirements, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Manage multiple projects and changing priorities while maintaining project schedules.

Field & Customer Support

• Work directly with customers to understand technical requirements and resolve engineering issues.
• Provide troubleshooting, field inspections, and on-site technical support.
• Assist with emergency response and field operations when needed.
• Travel to customer sites, vendor locations, and field projects as required.
• Support manufacturing and field teams during equipment testing, installation, and deployment.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable parametric CAD software.
• Working knowledge of FEA and the ability to verify results through engineering calculations.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical, project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfortable working directly with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10%.

• EIT or PE certification.
• CSWA or CSWP SolidWorks certification.
• Experience designing or supporting heavy equipment, cranes, mobile equipment, or industrial machinery.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Experience taking products from engineering through manufacturing and field deployment.
• Familiarity with OSHA, ASME, AWS, AAR, or other applicable industry standards.

• Combination of office, manufacturing, and field environments.
• Occasional climbing on equipment during inspections, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to lift tools, components, or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and communicate throughout the workday.
• May require extended hours or emergency response outside normal working hours.
• Must be able to work safely around industrial equipment and active field operations.