Principal Mechanical Engineer -- Capital Equipment (ETO)

Principal Mechanical Engineer — Capital Equipment (ETO)

Location: Near Meadville, PA

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Days

Compensation: $90,000–$120,000 + Benefits

Employer: Established Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

A day in the role

You arrive at a trusted OEM near Meadville and step into technical ownership of engineered-to-order machinery. The morning begins by translating customer requirements into concepts and 3D layouts. Midday, you’re modeling assemblies in SolidWorks, developing fabrication drawings and bills of materials, and running calculations to validate loads, stresses, flow, and system performance. By afternoon, you’re on the floor supporting fabrication and assembly, collaborating with Electrical and Controls Engineering to ensure seamless system integration. You’ll mentor engineers, prepare for FAT, and troubleshoot performance nuances so that installation, startup, and commissioning run smoothly for customers.

What you will lead

• End-to-end mechanical design of custom industrial machinery and capital equipment
• Conversion of customer specifications into practical engineering solutions
• Development of concepts, equipment layouts, 3D models, and detailed manufacturing drawings
• Creation of assemblies, fabrication drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks
• Design of structural frames, vessels, piping, and related mechanical subsystems
• Engineering calculations for loads, stresses, flow, and system performance
• Material and component selection including pumps, valves, actuators, and mechanical hardware
• Cross-functional integration with Electrical and Controls disciplines
• Hands-on support during fabrication, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting
• Participation in FAT, installation, startup, and commissioning activities
• Coaching and development of engineers while driving continuous design improvements

What you bring

• Significant (10+ years preferred) experience in mechanical design or project engineering
• Proven background with industrial machinery, capital equipment, or engineered-to-order systems (required)
• Advanced SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD proficiency
• Expertise producing manufacturing drawings, complex assemblies, and BOMs
• Strong knowledge of machining, welding, fabricated assemblies, and mechanical design principles
• Experience supporting equipment from design through manufacturing and field installation
• Exposure to FEA, CFD, structural analysis, piping, or thermal systems is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
• Willingness to travel overnight several times per year

Benefits

• $90,000 – $120,000 salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 2% company match
• Profit Sharing / Employee Ownership Program
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule
• Career development opportunities

Proficiencies

• Bachelor's Degree
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Machine Building/Assembling
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• CAD Software
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Mechanical Testing
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Blueprint Reading

Where you’ll be

Commutable from: Meadville, Adamsville, Greenville, Hermitage, Sharon, Conneaut Lake, Mercer, Franklin, Saegertown, Linesville and surrounding areas.

Apply

Click Apply or connect directly with:

Sam Wild
215-999-6430
sam@axionrecruitment.com

Reference: 2796

Related titles

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Lead Mechanical Engineer, Principal Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Senior Design Engineer, Lead Design Engineer, Capital Equipment Engineer, Machinery Design Engineer, Industrial Equipment Engineer, Equipment Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Engineering Project Manager.

Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Axion Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.