Mechanical engineers are innovative problem solvers with strong reasoning skills. Mechanical engineers have invaluable mechanical knowledge and experience that make their profession critical to ensuring mechanical systems and devices, such as engines, machines, robots, and other mechanical tools, always remain operational.
In this career, mechanical engineers apply their creativity and technical skills in mechanics to troubleshoot a range of mechanical problems. They also help keep machines and systems running, run tests, evaluate their results and, design and develop new mechanical products. Mechanical engineers often work in the office, but sometimes must visit the sites where machines, systems or devices are operating to assess or fix them. It is also common for mechanical engineering technicians to help mechanical engineers to design, create, evaluate, and produce machines and mechanical devices.
Given the importance of having smooth-running mechanics in many industries, mechanical engineers can find jobs in a wide range of industries. Sectors include manufacturing, architectural engineering, and infrastructure design, automotive, transportation, aerospace, energy, computer, and electronic manufacturing including robotics, and more.
In the architectural engineering sector, mechanical engineers may be responsible for designing and building bridges. While in the aerospace industry, mechanical engineers may be involved in designing and building airplanes, helicopters, satellites, and other incredible machinery. There is no shortage of exciting possibilities for a skilled and self-motivated mechanical engineer!
If a mechanical engineer also possesses electrical engineering knowledge and experience, this role is often referred to as an electromechanical engineer. In this role, engineers apply their blended mechanical and electrical expertise to assess, resolve and prevent issues in electromechanical machine systems and components, or to design and build such machines and devices. The sectors in which electromechanical engineers can work are very similar to those of the mechanical engineer.
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Mechanical Verification Engineer (m/w/d)
Location: Würzburg
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 2 years
Planung, Durchführung und Bewertung der Verifikation von mechanischen, elektromechanischen und elektropneumatischen Systemkomponenten Durchführung von Systemtests und Zuverlässigkeitsprüfungen Entwicklung und Koordination von Teststrategien und Testmethoden Sicherstellen der Einhaltung der Testprozesse und -standards sowie die Qualität des Testdesigns Koordination von externen Prüfungen Definieren von Anforderungen Beratung der Testteams in folgenden Themen: konformes Testvorgehen, Verifikationsplanung
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Location: Balen
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Quality Management
Experience: 3 years
In deze rol sta je in voor: Zelfstandig uitvoeren van mechanische engineering binnen Ceveso-omgevingen zoals Umicore, Exxon, Aurubis. Opstellen en beheren van budgetten, inclusief offertes en Bit-tabs. Projectmanagement: bewaken van scope, budget en tijd. Aansturen en opvolgen van projecten van A tot Z met focus op veiligheid en kwaliteit. Uitvoeren van fieldchecks (10%) en opvolgen van technische documentatie.
Mechanical Engineer
Location: Hengelo
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: Research & Development
Experience: 3 years
What will you do? Create mechanical designs in CREO for mission-critical cabinets and consoles, following strict performance and environmental requirements. Collaborate daily with system architects, electrical engineers, and test engineers to ensure design choices meet system-level goals. Develop and validate prototypes by defining structural test setups and analyzing the results with IVQ/test specialists. Ensure compliance with military standards, IP ratings, EMC requirements, modularity, accessibility, and manufacturability.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Vancouver
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 5 years
Apply working knowledge of engineering principles to assigned engineering projects, using sound engineering, data measurement, and collection, calculations, analysis, interpretation, and problem-solving. Review, interpret, comment, and approve mechanical engineering deliverables. Review reports for mechanical design projects and provide recommendations to the site team and to project consultants. Lead the mechanical efforts on large/complex mineral processing engineering projects, which may include the development of new or modification to existing systems and processes, including the responsibility of approving work from other engineering disciplines. Manage projects and serve as a mechanical subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex projects. Managing the mechanical discipline of an engineering consultant, construction planning and construction supervision. Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas Develop and/or review scopes of work, evaluate proposals, draft formalized internal requests for funding. May evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment as approved and required. Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
QA/ QC Mechanical Engineer
Location: Batam
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 4 years
Review and ensure compliance of mechanical works (HVAC, chilled water, fire protection, etc.) with project specifications, design drawings, and applicable codes. Conduct inspections and quality checks on-site for mechanical installations during various stages of the construction process. Evaluate and approve mechanical method statements, material submittals, and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs). Coordinate with design consultants, main contractors, and subcontractors to address technical issues and ensure timely resolution of non-conformities. Witness testing and commissioning activities for mechanical systems and ensure proper documentation is in place. Monitor and maintain proper records of QA/QC activities, including inspection reports, NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), and corrective actions. Participate in quality audits and provide feedback on quality performance to relevant stakeholders. Support the project team in maintaining a high standard of mechanical quality control aligned with client expectations and industry best practices.
Maintenance Support Mechanical Engineers
Location: Doha
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Review capital spares status and provides recommendations for preservation and upkeepReview and recommend min / max spare parts level for non-moving, obsolete, surplus, spares and consolidate and updates the files on a continuous basis.Review Recommended Spare Parts lists (RSPL) and recommend spare parts for all new projects.Review stock that has passed shelf life still held in the stock and recommend replenishing or scrap as necessary.To carry out Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) of the offer provided by Buyer/supply department for the spares of mechanical equipment (rotating and static equipment)Review all Interface agreements between new projects and existing operations related to Mechanical Discipline from maintenance perspective.Carry out engineering feasibility study (eMOC – management of change) in coordination with required disciplines and develop mitigation solution for Obsolescence Management to upgrade obsolete mechanical equipment & its components (such as pumps, compressors, vessels, valves, gaskets etc.).Exposure to Obsolescence Management for equipment and Spares will be an advantage.Review of all mechanical Master Data Governance (MDG) studies (Material creation, change, deletion and obsolete) through SAP.
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location: Perth
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Validation
Experience: 5 years
Lead all mechanical works across fixed plant construction and commissioning phases Oversee installation and mechanical completion of crushers, conveyors, mills, pumps, and other infrastructure Manage inspections, punchlisting, QA/QC, and system handover to operations Interface with construction, commissioning, operations, and vendor teams to resolve technical issues Ensure safety, compliance, and engineering standards are maintained at all stages of delivery Contribute to planning and support startup of mechanical systems
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Location: Doha
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Identify, develop, evaluate and optimize infrastructure project mechanical aspects / concepts including reviewing Project Development Proposal (PDP), developing statements of requirement (SORs) and preparation of Project Initiation Note (PIN) for new capital projects to be executed under Technical Directorate.Also prepare and issue Work Change Request (WCR) if required in close coordination with Engineering / asset holder during the execution of the project.Review and approve End-Users/Tenants/Investors technical submissions for off-plot, onplot and port expansion developments, related to Mechanical items of work in line with Industrial Cities’ Master Plan and applicable Guidelines, Standards and Regulations.Review and endorse Scope of Work (SOW) and technical submittals for all Engineering projects executed by Technical Directorate to ensure Industrial Cities requirements with regard to interfaces, tie-in connections, materials specifications, pre-commissioning and commissioning etc. are complied.Also, Interact with Project Department regarding implementation of Mechanical system associated with various projects' to identify synergies between projects and for optimization.Review and approve Tenants/Investors Building Permit Technical submittals including MS & JSA, related to Mechanical items of work to be in line with Industrial Cities' Master Plan and applicable Guidelines, Standards and Regulations.Actively participate in Mechanical completion walkthrough for projects to ensure facility is constructed as per the Scope of work and approved drawings/documents and in Operational handover / Final handover walkthrough.Carry out site inspections to ensure Mechanical parts of the facility built in compliance with the building permit approval.Also, site visits to resolve conflicting issues between Tenant and Operation and Maintenance Department during utility tie-in connections and crossings.Coordinate/interface with Departments, Consultants, Contractors, End Users to finalize the technical requirements/interface with other Projects, pre-commissioning, commissioning activities for the Project.Coordinates the works and schedule of various ECS and EPIC contractors working for and End Users to resolve interface and conflict issues.Ensure that the Cities Regulations and Guidelines are adhered by major industries and contractors working in the Industrial Cities Standards by participating in design reviews, HAZOPstudies, 3D Model reviews etc. technical requirements and space optimizations stated in IndustrialAs applicable, review and approve the Consolidated Permit to Work (e-CPW) and building permit applications for all Mechanical related activities executed by contractors / End-Users / Tenants / Investors in common areas and ensure compliance with requirement.Technically contribute in the review of existing procedures, regulations and guidelines related to the Development, Planning and Engineering and recommend amendments. Contribute in the development and implement new “Technical Guidelines” for use by End-Users/Tenants and QP Projects.
Systems Engineer (w/m/d)
Location: Zipf
Branche: Medical devices
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 2 years
Sie führen akustische und thermische Messungen an Ultraschallsonden durch und stellen dabei höchste Qualitätsstandards sicher. Sie bestimmen Bildqualitätsparameter und nehmen Ultraschallbilder zur Analyse auf. Sie führen elektrische Messungen zur Bewertung der Sondenfunktion durch. Sie planen und koordinieren Messabläufe sowie Analysen eigenverantwortlich und arbeiten dabei eng mit anderen Fachabteilungen zusammen.
Software Engineer (m/w/d)
Branche: Communications Services
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 3 years
Betreuung, Weiterentwicklung und Pflege von selbstentwickelten Anwendungen für Softwareentwicklungsumgebungen, beispielsweise Systeme für Einführungsmanagement, Metadatenverwaltung und Rechteverwaltung. Aktualisierung und Anpassung von Weboberflächen sowie Backend-Komponenten der oben genannten Lösungen. Erstellung von Konzepten in enger Zusammenarbeit mit den Anwendern. Abstimmung mit Produktverantwortlichen und Entwicklerteams zu inhaltlichen Konzepten, Bewertung von Anforderungen sowie eigenständige Planung und Durchführung fachlicher Tests. Austausch von Know-how innerhalb des Teams, inklusive Unterstützung durch Schulungen, Beratung und Coaching in den genannten Themenbereichen.
Common mechanical engineer responsibilities
A mechanical engineer is responsible for performing a range of important engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:
- Maintaining or improving mechanical components, instruments, products, or systems;
- Interpreting mechanical system specifications and creating technical drawings;
- Innovatively designing complex mechanical systems that require precise calculations;
- Inspecting, monitoring, testing, detecting, preventing, and solving an array of mechanical problems, such as fixing an engine or component that has failed;
- Using engineering software and computer-assisted design (CAD) software to execute tasks;
- Building and deploying functional mechanical systems, machines, or devices;
- Collaborating with diverse technicians, like mechanical engineering technicians, other multidisciplinary engineers, and team members, as well as customers on the mechanical engineering projects;
- Collecting data or writing reports related to mechanical design projects;
- Preparing detailed documentation and specifications for the purchase of mechanical equipment and materials or to track processes;
- Delivering results in line with agreed project timelines and budgets;
- Ensuring the compliance of mechanical engineering outputs with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
- Always assuring the safety and security of team members;
- Traveling to inspect mechanical systems or devices.
Qualifications for mechanical engineers
Mechanical engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field. In some countries, an engineering license may also be required.
Additional supporting skills and experience include:
- 3-5 years of engineering experience
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems, or a combination of electronics and mechanics knowledge;
- Excellent applied math, statistics, and design skills;
- Proficiency in using diverse computer operating system hardware & software, and the latest design, modeling, and calculation software like
- AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Matlab/LabView, or similar;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with other technicians and team members;
- Some work experience gained through an apprenticeship or in a relevant role is an advantage.