Product Engineer

Sulzer • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. About the role Job Summary The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for researching, planning, designing, and developing mechanical products and systems. This includes instruments, controls, engines, and machines used in energy production, transmission, and measurement. This job profile is intended for early-career professionals who apply broad theoretical knowledge and require the ability to investigate and analyze problems. Solutions are typically discussed/verified with a more senior member. Position Summary: This role supports the engineering, configuration, and validation of High Stator Turbo (HST) Compressors within the Order Related Engineering (ORE) department. Responsibilities include developing sales‑order‑specific mechanical and automation designs, reviewing electromechanical schematics, and creating the bill of materials (BOM) within the ERP system. The position collaborates with cross‑functional teams (Project Managers, Tendering, Sales, and Manufacturing, to prepare technical submittals) ensure accurate order configuration, and release finalized engineering packages to Production. The role also provides hands‑on mechanical support, including product testing and troubleshooting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field (or equivalent practical experience with rotating equipment, industrial controls, or electromechanical systems)
• 3 – 7 years of experience in mechanical, electromechanical, or automation engineering.
• Experience with rotating machinery, compressors, turbomachinery, motors, VFDs, or similar high‑speed equipment preferred.
• Hands‑on experience reading or generating mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and BOMs.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or test environments.
• CAD, SolidWorks, Siemens TIA, HMI In-touch
• Experience in 3D modelling and drafting
• SAP System Experience
• Ability to use technology and analysis tools (Excel, Outlook, web, databases).

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of industrial automation, motor control, or electromechanical system integration is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate across cross‑functional and international teams.
• Autodesk Inventor
• Knowledge of ASME Y 14.5M 2018 Standards.

Responsibilities

• Review project scope and specifications and hold hand-off meetings as needed to ensure team alignment
• Prepare and manage submittal packages to ensure timely, accurate customer approvals
• Learn the HST products, serve as the SME, and bring that expertise to the local team
• Assist in designing and building HST infrastructure in the USA
• Support Tendering Activities
• Support ORE Activities as needed
• Train HST team as necessary.
• Support Procurement and MRB, Quality Assurance Team
• Act as liaison between other teams in Finland and China
• Update and maintain sales order workflows within the SAP ERP system
• Review and verify mechanical drawings and BOMs prepared by other ORE team members to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Design motor control electrical schematics by interpreting specifications, quotes, purchase orders, and company scope worksheets.
• Enter parts and create assemblies of motor control designs in the ERP system for procurement and electrical production assembly
• Support the Project Engineer with motor control design documentation for sales order submittals.
• Review sales-order-specific electrical schematics (drawings and BOMs) created by other ORE team members
• Provide electrical review and support to other departments assigned by the ORE Manager
• Support field service technicians during installation and acceptance of products
• Perform additional duties and participate in special projects as necessary

Benefits

• 401K plan with up to a 6% company match.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability.
• Health savings account with employer matching
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Motivating wellness program

What This Job Offers

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