Mechanical Engineer

American Crane & Equipm • Amity Township, PA

41d • Onsite

About The Position

American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO) is seeking Mechanical Engineers to support the design and execution of overhead crane and material handling projects. This role is ideal for early-career engineers who want hands-on exposure to structural and mechanical design, customer-facing engineering work, and collaboration with manufacturing teams.

As a Mechanical Engineer at ACECO, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and execution of engineered lifting systems while learning from experienced engineers and working closely with designers, project managers, and manufacturing teams.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• Ability to verify identity and employment authorization (Form I-9)
• Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws (including 10 C.F.R. Part 810, EAR, and/or ITAR), where applicable
• Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment drug screen and participate in randomized drug testing during employment
• Ability to meet the posted work schedule and required hours
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Willingness to wear required PPE when in shop or manufacturing areas
• Willingness to complete required safety, compliance, and role-specific training
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to maintain professional conduct aligned with company values and expectations
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based work
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, and reach
• Ability to climb equipment structures when visiting customer sites to verify field dimensions
• Ability to lift and carry light materials up to approximately 20 pounds
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Entry-level candidates or recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Familiarity with mechanical and structural design principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently within established engineering procedures
• Strong collaboration skills across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams
• High attention to detail and commitment to engineering accuracy

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in machine design or mechanical systems preferred
• Experience with material handling equipment or industrial systems a plus
• Exposure to FEA tools such as ANSYS preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform basic structural and mechanical design calculations using hand calculations or engineering software such as MathCad or ANSYS
• Support component selection and preparation of engineering drawings
• Assist with static, dynamic, and fatigue stress analysis as required
• Review new orders received from Sales and compare specifications to proposals
• Identify discrepancies, omissions, or design questions and coordinate with Sales and Project Managers to resolve them
• Prepare layout and arrangement drawings for equipment designs and customer approval
• Transfer project intent and design requirements to Mechanical Designers for completion of detail drawings and bills of material
• Provide ongoing support during the design phase to ensure drawings align with engineering intent
• Review detail drawings for accuracy and completeness
• Support customer communications related to drawing approvals and design questions as directed by the Project Manager
• Visit customer sites when necessary to verify field conditions and dimensions
• Work with shop personnel to resolve design questions or manufacturing challenges

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, education, and market data
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available day one (no wait)
• Wellness plan
• Generous paid time off (unused PTO rolls over each year)
• 401K retirement plan
• 10 paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hands-on exposure to real industrial equipment design and manufacturing
• Opportunity to develop expertise in crane systems, structural analysis, and engineered lifting equipment

What This Job Offers

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