Mechanical Engineer I

Vishay Precision Group • Poestenkill, NY

6d • $75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

VPG is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join its team in Poestenkill, New York. The role supports new product development, improvements to existing products, and customer success through the design of mechanical components and assemblies. The engineer will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, sales, and service to take designs from concept to implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant engineering or design experience; internships, co-ops, or projects are considered.
• Experience with parametric design software; Autodesk Inventor is strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on ability to use tools for assembly and troubleshooting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and interact effectively with customers.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• A detail-oriented approach and commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Initiative, patience, and resilience under pressure.
• Desire for continual learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Design and document mechanical components, assemblies, and installation layouts using parametric design software; Autodesk Inventor is preferred.
• Develop customer installation plans and site layouts with a focus on ease of use, safety, and reliability.
• Maintain and update design documentation for ongoing production and product improvements.
• Assemble and test prototypes and first-build projects to validate designs.
• Occasionally travel to customer sites for troubleshooting, installation support, or product repairs.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accidental Injury Insurance.
• Company 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match; employee and employer contributions are 100% vested upon hire.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level