Mechanical Engineer

Forterra • Clarksburg, MD

123d

About The Position

The Forterra Hardware Integration Team is looking for a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to help drive Forterra’s industrial portfolio. In this role, you’ll contribute to the integration of our AutoDrive system. You’ll work closely with teams to develop innovative solutions, refine concepts into manufacturable designs, and support integration from early-stage prototypes to final production and product sustainment. This is a hands-on opportunity to build foundational experience across a wide range of mechanical engineering disciplines. You’ll be exposed to real-world challenges and given the tools to grow into a key contributor on cutting-edge projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field
• 2+ years experience in basic mechanical design
• Mechanical design experience (CAD programs such as Autodesk Inventor, Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, etc.)
• Ability to collaborate in team environments

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience (machining, sheet metal, additive methods, etc.)
• Hands-on electrical experience (soldering, cable manufacturing, etc.)
• Simulation experience in ANSYS or similar program
• Project management tools experience (Microsoft Project, Jira, etc.)
• Student projects leadership (SAE Baja, Formula, FIRST Robotics, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of Forterra’s Hardware Integration Team
• Complete mechanical designs within the context of system constraints
• Be hands-on with the vehicle architecture, troubleshoot hardware systems, and identify areas of improvement
• Create drawing packages, work instructions, and test procedures
• Build, test, and validate designs against system requirements
• Analyze designs for DFM, DFA, and Cost
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions
• Work closely with electrical and software teams to satisfy system requirements

Benefits

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees