Mechanical Engineer

Sulzer • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

Sulzer is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and implement innovative products and technologies. The role drives mechanical engineering solutions from product feasibility through implementation into production, working with cross-functional teams. It combines technical expertise and creative problem-solving to address complex engineering challenges and deliver high-quality products.

The Mechanical Engineer supports the development of new products and technologies and leads design work for product improvements, including cost reduction and consolidation of similar technologies. The role also involves generating and evaluating engineering concepts, prototypes, and design alternatives; performing calculations, simulations, and tolerance analyses; creating CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation; and conducting design verification, validation testing, and root-cause analysis. The engineer reviews engineering documentation, specifications, and change requests and keeps current with industry trends, technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or 10 years of experience in an engineering position performing the listed duties and responsibilities.
• At least 1 year of mechanical engineering experience in rotating equipment product development, R&D, or advanced engineering environments.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a development environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, and assembly.
• Experience with engineering test methods, verification protocols, and data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency with CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, or NX.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including creating formulas and engineering tools in Excel spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of mechanical system design, material science, and component selection.
• Microsoft PowerPoint knowledge and presentation creation.
• Understanding of ERP software (Visual or SAP) and BOM structures.
• Experience with FEA and other engineering simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design and development of new products and technologies.
• Lead mechanical design of product improvements for cost reduction or consolidation of similar technologies.
• Generate and evaluate engineering concepts, prototypes, and design alternatives.
• Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and tolerance analysis.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Conduct design verification, validation testing, and root-cause analysis.
• Review and check engineering documentation, specifications, and change requests.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% match.
• Comprehensive health plan, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Health savings account matching.
• Motivating wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Gym reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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