Mechanical Engineer

Copeland•Cudahy, WI

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Vilter as a Mechanical Engineer to design and engineer single screw and reciprocating compressor units. The role focuses on enhancing product features, reducing costs, and promoting design for manufacturability. Working with cross-functional teams, the engineer selects components and configures systems to meet customer requirements, support manufacturing efficiency, and comply with applicable industry codes and standards. The position reviews and improves refrigeration and gas compression equipment designs; coordinates engineering documentation; supports Sales with customer specifications and quotation tools; reviews production drawings; and partners with suppliers and external engineering resources to address technical and supply challenges. The engineer also serves as a technical resource for manufacturing, Sales, customers, and internal teams, and provides project and equipment support through presentations, training, trade shows, job-site visits, troubleshooting, and field service activities. This hybrid-eligible role is based in Cudahy, Wisconsin, and requires at least three days per week in the office. Employees are expected to prioritize in-person collaboration and adjust their hybrid schedules based on business needs. The company describes its mission as advancing sustainability through HVACR technology and cold-chain solutions, including reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
1–3 years of relevant experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts clearly.
Working knowledge of 3D CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or Creo.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn and contribute to positive change.

Responsibilities

Review refrigeration and gas compression equipment component and system designs, recommending improvements to enhance performance and reduce costs.
Ensure designs comply with engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements, and applicable codes and specifications.
Lead and coordinate development of engineering documentation required for assigned projects.
Collaborate with Sales to evaluate customer specifications and support integration of quotation tools with product configurators in ERP systems.
Interpret and apply codes and standards, including ASME, UL, CRN, NFPA, and AWS.
Review and approve production drawings, recommending improvements to design quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturability.
Work with suppliers and external engineering resources to resolve technical and supply challenges.
Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing, Sales, customers, and internal teams, resolving issues and answering technical questions.
Provide project and equipment technical support, including customer presentations, training sessions, trade shows, and job-site visits.
Support troubleshooting and field service activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.