Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer will design, test, and develop mechanical components, subassemblies, and product assemblies. They will also support laboratory and field testing activities, collaborate with various teams, provide technical documentation, and assist with product integration.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with the design and development of mechanical components, subassemblies, and product assemblies.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs) using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
• Support laboratory and field testing activities, including test setup, data collection, and documentation.
• Help analyze test results and field feedback to identify design improvements and reliability enhancements.
• Support the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process by preparing documentation and coordinating updates.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Product Management, Sales, and Service teams to support new product launches.
• Provide technical documentation and engineering support for existing products.
• Assist Sales and Customer Support teams by supplying technical data, application information, and competitive product comparisons.
• Participate in competitor benchmarking to understand market trends, product differentiation, and customer needs.
• Support standardization initiatives such as packaging, labeling, and product specifications.
• Support production by helping troubleshoot assembly issues and improving design for manufacturability.
• Assist with training materials and documentation for Manufacturing and Service teams.
• Help support product integration with evolving truck chassis platforms and OEM model year changes.
• Occasionally assist with customer visits, trade shows, or field support opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of engineering and product initiatives.

Job Qualifications and Skills

• Job-relevant college degree preferred, but relevant work experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
• Experience in design, troubleshooting, and analysis of pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic controls and systems.
• Experience with automotive power train - work trucks, electronics, and Batteries proficiency is a plus.
• 2D / 3D CAD drawing environment experience (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred).
• Ability to juggle priorities effectively.
• Positive attitude and ability to function well with group-oriented tasks.
• Experience with a document control system such as a Vault is a plus.

Great Work Environment

• Pleasant, clean, well-lighted environment
• Family-oriented
• First-of-the-month Friday company-supplied lunches
• Company Parties including Christmas Party, Santa for the Kids, Summer Family Picnic, and more
• Local charity events

About the Role

Vanair®, a Lincoln Electric company, has been an industry leader since 1972, working to bring our customers the very best in Mobile Power Solutions®. Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. We are recognized as the Welding Expert™, which advance customers’ fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world.

We are currently seeking to hire a Mechanical Engineer at our location in Michigan City, Indiana.