Mechanical Design Engineer
Cornell Pump•Mount Pleasant, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
Cornell Pump Company is seeking an Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Sturtevant, WI, supporting their Wisconsin-based subsidiary as a Cornell employee. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead the design and development of eddy current drives, clutches, and braking systems, supporting new product innovation and performance improvements. You will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions through design, testing, and real-world application support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 3–8 years of relevant industry experience, including new product development
- Proven success managing projects in a fast-paced engineering environment
- Strong knowledge of mechanical design, rotating equipment, and electric motors/driven systems
- Experience with integrated mechanical and electrical system design
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
- Understanding of motor controls and systems (VFDs, PLCs, PID control, etc.)
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude with experience working on complex assemblies
- Familiarity with industry standards, testing, and certification processes
Nice To Haves
- Experience with data analysis, testing, or condition monitoring
- Professional Engineer (PE), PMP, or SolidWorks certifications
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design and analysis of eddy current drives, clutches, brakes, and integrated systems
- Manage new product development projects, including scope, timelines, and resource coordination
- Develop project proposals with market research, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and schedules
- Design and analyze mechanical components (bearings, seals, joints) and rotating equipment systems
- Apply industry standards and coordinate third-party testing for product certifications
- Collaborate with suppliers to support sourcing, development, and technical requirements
- Plan, coordinate, and execute product testing, including data analysis and performance evaluation
- Investigate field issues and support troubleshooting, including occasional travel as needed
- Provide technical support across teams, including sales, manufacturing, and service
- Deliver product training to dealers, customers, and internal teams
- Contribute to product innovation, application engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at two weeks per year
- 401K Plan – Up to 7.5% (3% employer contribution and up to another 4.5% employer matching) as based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting
- Two medical plans: a PPO and an HDHP with an HSA
- Dental/Vision coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
- Supplemental health insurance: hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance
- Safety Shoes: Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years
- Prescription Safety Glasses: Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years
- Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
